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Written question asked by Chi Onwurah (Labour) on Thursday, 10 December 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 15 December 2015 (named day). It was answered by Lord Vaizey of Didcot (Conservative) on Tuesday, 15 December 2015 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Communication Service Providers: Cybersecurity

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions he has had with (a) Talk Talk and (b) other internet service providers on measures that can be taken to prevent breaches of security relating to customer data.

Answer

My Departmenthas been in contact with TalkTalk from the early stages of this incident, but this remains primarily a matter for the company itself and for law enforcement

This Governmenttakes issues of customer data protection very seriously, andhas regular discussions with internet service providers and telecommunications companies on the resilience and security of services. I recently wrote to FTSE 350 companies to remind them of the steps the Government expects them to take and the robust procedures businesses need to have in place. I also invited them to take part in the Government's annual Cyber Governance Health Check to help companies understand and improve their level of cyber security.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
19629
Session
2015-16
Subjects
Data protection Communication service providers TalkTalk Group Cybersecurity
Link
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