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Written question asked by Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 24 June 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 26 June 2025. It was answered by Chris Bryant (Labour) on Wednesday, 2 July 2025 on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.


ICT: Public Sector

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if he has had recent discussions with the Information Commissioner’s Office on the potential risks of using foreign-owned companies to manage cloud-based data systems in the public sector.

Answer

The Secretary of State has not specifically discussed foreign-owned cloud-based data systems with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

The ICO has discussed the compliance of cloud system rules on international transfers with government officials. The ICO will produce and update guidance during the implementation of the Data (Use and Access) Act, including around the use of processors and sub-processors which may be relevant to cloud based systems.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
62278
Session
2024-26
Subjects
ICT Foreign companies Public sector
Link
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