United Kingdom: Department for Science, Innovation and Technology inquiry on nexus between data brokers and national security risks
Progress
Current status
under deliberation
12 May 2025 concluded
17 Mar 2025 under deliberation
Scope
Implementers
United Kingdom
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology closes inquiry on nexus between data brokers and national security risks
On 12 May 2025, the UK Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) closes an inquiry into data brokers and their impact on national security. The inquiry focuses on four areas, including defining data brokers and their services, assessi…
SourceEvent type
inquiry
Action type
closure
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology opened inquiry on nexus between data brokers and national security risks
On 17 March 2025, the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) announced an inquiry into data brokers and their impact on national security until 12 May 2025. The inquiry focuses on four areas, including defining data brokers and the…
SourceEvent type
inquiry
Action type
announcement
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government