Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 84754

OpenAI: Data Centres

Tabled: 23 October 2025
Answered: 31 October 2025

Question

Mr Andrew Snowden

Conservative — Fylde

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether OpenAI’s UK data storage facilities will be subject to routine government security audits.

Answer

Kanishka Narayan
Data centres were designated as Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) in September 2024. In recognition of this, the government is expected to introduce proportionate regulatory oversight of this sector. The expected vehicle is the Cyber Security and Res...
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