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Written question asked by Andrew Snowden (Conservative) on Friday, 6 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 11 March 2026 (named day). It was answered by Kanishka Narayan (Labour) on Wednesday, 18 March 2026 on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.


Hacking: Social Media

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether her Department has issued guidance to public office holders on taking steps to help prevent the hacking of social media accounts.

Answer

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has not issued specific guidance on this topic and directs all social media users to the guidance on using social media safely available online from the National Cyber Security Centre.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
118593
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Hacking Social media
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk