Genomics: Data Protection
2026-07-02 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · HL1631 · Official question
Question
To ask His Majesty's Government whether the data described in the UK Biobank Data Statement on 28 April (HL Deb cols 1117-18) would be considered identifiable human genomic data under the Safeguarding UK human genomic data guidance, published on 2 July.
Answer
The Government understands that some of the data described in UK Biobank's statement from 28th April would be in scope of the Government's recent guidance on safeguarding UK human genomic data, however it is for the Information Commissioner's Office to de...