VerbatimParliament, as it happens

Internet: Children

Asked by Mr Andrew SnowdenConservativeDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled Answered 16 June 2026UIN 8747

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of legislation relating to online content creators featuring children in their content without parental consent.

Answered by Ian Murray

The Government takes children's safety and privacy very seriously. Organisations processing personal data, including content creators acting in a business capacity, must comply with the UK's data protection legislation. This includes ensuring processing is lawful, fair and transparent. Individuals, including parents or responsible adults acting on a child's behalf, have the right to object to the use of their data. If they fail to comply, they can be reported to the ICO, who enforces the legislation independently of government.

Verbatim has judged this answer against the question that was actually asked — answered, partly answered, or evaded. Sign in to see the verdict →

Open this question in Verbatim →

Every written question, searchable

155,000 questions tabled since the election, with the answer each department gave — and the ones still unanswered, with the clock running. Free to search.

Search written questions →Read on Verbatim