Written questions

Government Communication Service: Social Media

Commons · Question 92424 · Tabled 18 Nov 2025 · Cabinet Office · Official record

Answered 2 Dec 2025

Question

Asked by Rupert Lowe

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the Government Communications Service collects, stores, or processes data from social media accounts under the RESIST framework.

Answer

Answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds, 2 Dec 2025

The Government Communication Service (GCS) monitors publicly available media posts, under strict controls, to measure communication effectiveness, understand public narratives, and address potential mis/disinformation. GCS does not access private informat...