Gender and Sex: Data Processing
Commons · Question 44089 · Tabled 3 Apr 2025 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record
Answered 11 Apr 2025
Question
Asked by Ben Spencer
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether he has had discussions with the Government Digital Service on their approach to the (a) coding and (b) processing of data relating to (i) biological sex and (ii) gender identity
Answer
Answered by Feryal Clark, 11 Apr 2025
No direct discussions have taken place on these matters. The review has been shared with all departments, and is available for all arms-length bodies and institutions to consider in light of ongoing work in this area.