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Artificial Intelligence

Asked by Martin WrigleyLiberal DemocratDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled Answered 2 July 2025UIN 62279

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if he will take legislative steps to require AI systems used by (a) government and (b) industry to disclose where their data searches are from.

Answered by Feryal Clark

Many existing rules apply to AI systems. When personal data is processed by AI systems, data protection law requires transparency from developers about how they collect and use personal data, and outline information in a privacy notice. The Online Safety Act regulates AI services which allow users to share content or search live websites to provide search results. They must assess and mitigate risks to users of illegal content and content harmful to children.

The Government will introduce AI legislation, delivering on its manifesto commitment and preparing for AI’s opportunities and risks. It will consult on proposals later this year

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