Internet: Children
2026-06-18 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · 11359 · Official question
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, steps she is taking to ensure that online age-assurance measures do not result in excessive collection of personal data from internet users.
Answer
The Government is clear that making the UK a safer place to be online must be achieved in a way that respects users’ rights to privacy, protects personal data, and does not undermine online security. Ofcom has agreed to launch a rapid assessment of what c...