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Written question asked by Chi Onwurah (Labour) on Thursday, 5 May 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 10 May 2016 (named day). It was answered by Matt Hancock (Conservative) on Tuesday, 10 May 2016 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Databases: Ethics

Question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps he is taking to ensure that the membership of the Council of Data Science Ethics includes non-public sector experts and other representatives from that field.

Answer

The Science and Technology Committee report on the Big Data Dilemma recommended that a Council for Data Ethics be established. The Government response was published on 26th April 2016 and can be found at the following link: http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201516/cmselect/cmsctech/992/99204.htm


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
36694
Session
2015-16
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Databases Ethics
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk