Artificial Intelligence: Cybersecurity
2026-05-18 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · HL302 · Official question
Question
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of risks arising from the overseas processing of data by AI systems used by UK companies; and what steps they are taking to ensure compliance with data protection and cybersecurity requirement
Answer
The Government recognises that UK companies’ use of AI systems often relies on global infrastructure, which can create challenges in how organisations manage transfer risks.Where personal data is processed in AI systems, in the UK or overseas, it will be ...