Written question asked by Neil Coyle (Labour) on Thursday, 26 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 April 2026. It was answered by Kanishka Narayan (Labour) on Friday, 17 April 2026 on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.
Disinformation: Cryptography
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether she is considering using perceptual and cryptographic hash matching to prevent the spread of mis- and disinformation.
- Answer
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The government is not considering hash matching to address the spread of mis- and disinformation. We recognise concerns and continue to explore options, but there is no single solution. Tackling such content requires a mix of regulation, law enforcement, education and technical solutions, balanced with freedom of expression – a fundamental right.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 124107
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Cryptography Disinformation
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- 2026-04-17 10:06:13 +0100
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