Written questions

Artificial Intelligence: Regulation

Commons · Question 121591 · Tabled 17 Mar 2026 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record

Answered 25 Mar 2026

Question

Asked by Freddie van Mierlo

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions has she had with Ofcom and the Information Commissioner's Office on the adequacy of protections relating to (a) generative AI and (b) chatbots in the Online Safety Act

Answer

Answered by Kanishka Narayan, 25 Mar 2026

Following public consultation, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) issued and updated guidance on how data protection law applies to generative AI. The Government supports the ICO’s role in providing guidance to organisations to help their complia...