Written question asked by Nick Timothy (Conservative) on Monday, 3 March 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 5 March 2025. It was answered by Michael Shanks (Labour) on Tuesday, 11 March 2025 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
Electricity Interconnectors: Data Protection
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to help protect the security of sensitive data on multi-purpose interconnectors.
- Answer
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Maintaining a secure energy supply is a key priority for the UK Government. DESNZ works closely with subsea and offshore owners, operators, regulators, and other stakeholders to ensure interconnectors are proportionately protected against a range of threats – including cyber threats. This includes working with industry on data security, which is a critical part of a comprehensive approach to security of infrastructure.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 34970
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Data protection Electricity interconnectors
- Link
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- 2025-09-05 17:48:15 +0100
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