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Disinformation: Cryptography

Asked by Chris BlooreLabourCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 9 June 2026UIN 4744

The question

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.

Answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds

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.

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