Data Protection: Productivity
Commons · Question 120026 · Tabled 11 Mar 2026 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record
Answered 20 Mar 2026
Question
Asked by Charlotte Nichols
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what impact her Department estimates GDPR regulations have had on productivity since they were adopted.
Answer
Answered by Ian Murray, 20 Mar 2026
There is currently no definitive empirical study specifying UK-wide GDPR impact on productivity since adoption in 2018.However, UK GDPR strengthened individuals’ rights and trust in digital services, supporting long-term economic growth. The Data (Use and...