Written question asked by Chris Bloore (Labour) on Friday, 29 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 2 June 2026. It was answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds (Labour) on Tuesday, 9 June 2026 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.
Disinformation: Cryptography
- Question
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To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps the Government Communication Service is taking to implement cryptographic authentication and digital watermarking on official media to prevent the dissemination of deepfake government content.
- Answer
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GCS works closely with media partners and makes use of advanced technical capabilities, including artificial intelligence-driven tools, verification systems, and third-party brand safety tools, to ensure official content is served in safe, authentic, and suitable environments.
GCS continuously monitors developments from regulators to ensure that all platforms hosting official government messages uphold robust security measures.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 4744
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Cryptography Disinformation Government Communication Service
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- 2026-06-09 15:51:33 +0100
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