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Written question asked by Catherine West (Labour) on Friday, 16 December 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 January 2023 (named day). It was answered by Julia Lopez (Conservative) on Monday, 9 January 2023 on behalf of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.

Data Protection and Digital Information Bill

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what recent discussions she has had with the Leader of the House on her planned timetable for the second reading of the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill.

Answer

The Data Protection and Digital Information Bill was introduced into the House of Commons on Monday 18 July 2022 and following the election of the new leader of the Conservative Party, Ministers are further considering the Bill.

We are working with businesses and other stakeholders, at speed, to ensure that the Bill maximises our post-Brexit opportunity, and as mentioned in the Secretary of State’s conference speech, the Bill seeks to retain our data adequacy decision so businesses can trade freely.

The Data Protection and Digital Information Bill will continue its passage in due course.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
112139
Session
2022-23
Related items
Data Protection and Digital Information Bill 2022-23
Monday, 18 July 2022
Bills
House of Commons
Subjects
Timetabling of bills
Legislation
Data Protection and Digital Information Bill 2022-23
Link
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