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Department for Business and Trade: Artificial Intelligence

Asked by Andy McDonaldLabourDepartment for Business and TradeTabled Answered 10 July 2026UIN 15332

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what guidance his Department has issued internally to ensure compliance with the provisions of the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 in relation to automated decision-making.

Answered by Kate Dearden

The department does not currently have tools, products or processes that rely on automated decision making. Future plans include making decisions about businesses including eligibility and will have the necessary safeguards. The department is in the process of introducing this technology in relation to new work being undertaken and plans to issue future guidance.

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