Written questions

OpenAI: Data Centres

Commons · Question 84754 · Tabled 23 Oct 2025 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record

Answered 31 Oct 2025

Question

Asked by Andrew Snowden

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

Answered by Kanishka Narayan, 31 Oct 2025

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...