Disinformation: Cryptography
Commons · Question 4744 · Tabled 29 May 2026 · Cabinet Office · Official record
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by Chris Bloore
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps the Government Communication Service is taking to implement cryptographic authentication and digital watermarking on official media to prevent the dissemination of deepfake government content.
Answer
Answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds, 9 Jun 2026
GCS works closely with media partners and makes use of advanced technical capabilities, including artificial intelligence-driven tools, verification systems, and third-party brand safety tools, to ensure official content is served in safe, authentic, and ...