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Written question asked by Tim Loughton (Conservative) on Tuesday, 26 March 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 April 2024 (named day). It was answered by Bim Afolami (Conservative) on Monday, 15 April 2024 on behalf of the Treasury.


Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps he is taking to tackle the threat of use by the Chinese authorities of UK membership of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Ban to access UK data.

Answer

We are actively monitoring threats to UK data and will not hesitate to take further action if necessary to protect our national security.

Data can be exploited by those seeking to counter UK interests and we are taking action to secure our data. As set out in the Integrated Review Refresh 2023, this includes considering new levers to prevent hostile actors accessing our data.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
20497
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Data protection China Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
Link
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