Written questions

Ministry of Defence: Data Protection

Commons · Question 15689 · Tabled 3 Jul 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 8 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Grahame Morris

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to help ensure compliance with data protection requirements relating to the processing of special category data, including data relating to health or protected characteristics.

Answer

Answered by Luke Pollard, 8 Jul 2026

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has firmly established policies, guidance, and governance arrangements in place to ensure compliance with data protection legislation when processing special category personal data. These arrangements require that personal da...