Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 71511

Television: Data Protection

Tabled: 29 August 2025
Answered: 8 September 2025

Question

Richard Foord

Liberal DemocratHoniton and Sidmouth

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that internet-connected smart TVs do not monitor users’ activity without prior, informed consent; and if she will consider requiring such d

Answer

Ian Murray
All organisations in the UK that process personal data must comply with the requirements of the UK GDPR, including ensuring any processing is lawful, fair and transparent. Providers of smart devices must consider how their products implement these princip...

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