Hacking: Social Media
Commons · Question 118593 · Tabled 6 Mar 2026 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record
Answered 18 Mar 2026
Question
Asked by Andrew Snowden
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether her Department has issued guidance to public office holders on taking steps to help prevent the hacking of social media accounts.
Answer
Answered by Kanishka Narayan, 18 Mar 2026
The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has not issued specific guidance on this topic and directs all social media users to the guidance on using social media safely available online from the National Cyber Security Centre.