Genomics: Data Protection
Commons · Question 101985 · Tabled 2 Jan 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 12 Jan 2026
Question
Asked by Blake Stephenson
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the answer of 6 November 2025 to written question 79826, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Defence on the national security implications of the creation of a l
Answer
Answered by Zubir Ahmed, 12 Jan 2026
Data is the driving force of modern economies and technology and is strategically important nationally and globally. However, we know this data can be exploited by those seeking to counter United Kingdom interests and we are taking action to secure our da...