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Written question asked by Lord Strasburger (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 19 May 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 3 June 2025. It was answered by Baroness Jones of Whitchurch (Labour) on Tuesday, 3 June 2025 on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.


National Security Online Information Team

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what topics the National Security Online Information Team is tasked to monitor.

Answer

The National Security Online Information Team’s (NSOIT) agreed remit is to analyse narratives and trends from publicly available information online relating to national security and public safety, where ministers agree there is a high risk to UK audiences from mis and disinformation. This remit and the work of NSOIT is kept under review by ministers. NSOIT looks at threats posed by foreign states, risks to elections and risks arising from the use of AI and deepfakes.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL7610
Session
2024-26
Subjects
National Security Online Information Team
Link
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