To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what protocols are in place regarding the sharing of biometrics and criminal records data with non-EU, non-M5 partners.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what protocols are in place regarding the sharing of biometrics and criminal records data with non-EU, non-M5 partners.

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to paragraph 53 of the UK–EU Summit – Common Understanding, published on 19 May, what discussions they have had with the European Union about improving the reciprocal exchange of biometric and criminal records data, including fingerprints, DNA and vehicle registration data.

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to paragraph 53 of the UK–EU Summit – Common Understanding, published on 19 May, what discussions they have had with the European Union about improving the reciprocal exchange of biometric and criminal records data, including fingerprints, DNA and vehicle registration data.

The Data Protection and Digital Information Bill would amend existing data protection legislation and introduce new provisions in areas such as digital verification services and smart data. The bill was carried over from the last session and is due to have its second reading in the House of Lords on 19 December 2023.

The Data Protection and Digital Information Bill would amend existing data protection legislation and introduce new provisions in areas such as digital verification services and smart data. The bill was carried over from the last session and is due to have its second reading in the House of Lords on...

Clause 1 agreed to. Two amendments to clause 2 negatived on division (6 votes to 9 in each case). Clause 2 agreed to. Clauses 3 and 4 agreed to. Two amendments to clause 5 negatived on division (6 votes to 9 in each case). Clause 5 agreed to. Schedule 1, discussed with a Government amendment and Government new clause 6 (Special categories of personal data: elected representatives responding to requests), agreed to as amended. Amendment to clause 6 negatived on division (6 votes to 9). Clause 6 agreed to. Amendment to schedule 2 negatived on division (6 votes to 9). Schedule 2 agreed to. Three amendments to clause 7 negatived on division (6 votes to 9 in each case). Clause 7 agreed to on division (9 votes to 6). Clause 8 agreed to. Clause 9 under consideration when the Committee adjourned.

Clause 1 agreed to. Two amendments to clause 2 negatived on division (6 votes to 9 in each case). Clause 2 agreed to. Clauses 3 and 4 agreed to. Two amendments to clause 5 negatived on division (6 votes to 9 in each case). Clause 5 agreed to. Schedule 1,...

Clauses 9 and 10 agreed to. Clause 11, discussed with amendments and new clause 12 (Decision subjects): two amendments negatived on division (7 votes to 10 in each case); four amendments negatived on division (6 votes to 10 in each case). Clause 11 agreed to on division (10 votes to 6). Schedule 3 agreed to as amended. Clauses 12 to 16 agreed to. Amendment to clause 17 negatived on division (6 votes to 10). Clause 17 agreed to on division (10 votes to 6). Clause 18 agreed to. Clause 19 agreed to as amended. Clauses 20 and 21 agreed to. Schedules 4 to 6 agreed to as amended. Schedule 7 agreed to. Clause 22 agreed to as amended. Clause 23 agreed to. Clause 24, discussed with clauses 25 and 26 stand part, under consideration when the Committee adjourned. Written evidence reported to the House.

Clauses 9 and 10 agreed to. Clause 11, discussed with amendments and new clause 12 (Decision subjects): two amendments negatived on division (7 votes to 10 in each case); four amendments negatived on division (6 votes to 10 in each case). Clause 11 agreed to on division (10 votes to...

Second reading. Agreed to on question. Programme motion on proceedings in Public Bill Committee, consideration, third reading and other proceedings. Agreed to on question. Money resolution and King's recommendation signified. Agreed to on question. Ways and means resolution. Agreed to on question. Carry-over motion. Agreed to on question.

Second reading. Agreed to on question. Programme motion on proceedings in Public Bill Committee, consideration, third reading and other proceedings. Agreed to on question. Money resolution and King's recommendation signified. Agreed to on question. Ways and means resolution. Agreed to on question. Carry-over motion. Agreed to on question.

I beg to move, That the Bill be now read a Second time.

Data is already the fuel driving the digital age: it powers the everyday apps that we use, public services are being improved by its better use and businesses rely on it to trade, produce goods and deliver services...

I beg to move, That the Bill be now read a Second time.

Data is already the fuel driving the digital age: it powers the everyday apps that we use, public services are being improved by its better use and businesses rely on it to trade, produce goods and deliver services...

Does the Minister agree that the retention and enhancement of public trust in data is a major issue, that sharing data is a major issue for the public, and that the Government must do more—perhaps she can tell us whether they intend to do more—to educate the public about how...

Does the Minister agree that the retention and enhancement of public trust in data is a major issue, that sharing data is a major issue for the public, and that the Government must do more—perhaps she can tell us whether they intend to do more—to educate the public about how...

I thank the hon. Lady for her helpful intervention. She is right: as I said earlier, trust in the system is fundamental to whether citizens have the confidence to share their data and whether we can therefore make use of that data. She made a good point about educating people,...

I thank the hon. Lady for her helpful intervention. She is right: as I said earlier, trust in the system is fundamental to whether citizens have the confidence to share their data and whether we can therefore make use of that data. She made a good point about educating people,...

My hon. Friend gave a long list of people who found the rules we had inherited from outside the UK challenging. She might add to that list Members of Parliament themselves. I am sure I am not alone in having been exasperated by being complained about to the Information Commissioner,...

My hon. Friend gave a long list of people who found the rules we had inherited from outside the UK challenging. She might add to that list Members of Parliament themselves. I am sure I am not alone in having been exasperated by being complained about to the Information Commissioner,...

Let me gently say that if my right hon. Friend’s constituent was going to pick on one Member of Parliament with whom to raise this point, the Member of Parliament who does not, I understand, use emails would be one of the worst candidates. However, I entirely understand Members’ frustration...

Let me gently say that if my right hon. Friend’s constituent was going to pick on one Member of Parliament with whom to raise this point, the Member of Parliament who does not, I understand, use emails would be one of the worst candidates. However, I entirely understand Members’ frustration...

I am delighted to hear the Secretary of State talk about reducing regulatory burdens without compromising the standards that we are none the less delivering—that is the central distinction, and greatly to be welcomed for its benefits for the entrepreneurialism and fleetness of foot of British industry. Does she agree,...

I am delighted to hear the Secretary of State talk about reducing regulatory burdens without compromising the standards that we are none the less delivering—that is the central distinction, and greatly to be welcomed for its benefits for the entrepreneurialism and fleetness of foot of British industry. Does she agree,...

I am delighted, in turn, to hear my hon. Friend call me the Secretary of State—I am grateful for the promotion, even if it is not a reality. I know how passionate he feels about open data, which is a subject we have discussed before. As I said earlier, I...

I am delighted, in turn, to hear my hon. Friend call me the Secretary of State—I am grateful for the promotion, even if it is not a reality. I know how passionate he feels about open data, which is a subject we have discussed before. As I said earlier, I...

Let me first draw attention to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. Let me also apologise for missing the Minister’s opening remarks—I was taken by surprise by the shortness of the preceding statement and had to rush to the Chamber.

May I take the Minister back to the...

Let me first draw attention to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. Let me also apologise for missing the Minister’s opening remarks—I was taken by surprise by the shortness of the preceding statement and had to rush to the Chamber.

May I take the Minister back to the...

We have been very cognisant of that risk in developing our proposals. As I said in my opening remarks, we do not wish to upset the apple cart and create a compliance headache for businesses, which would be entirely contrary to the aims of the Bill. A small business that...

We have been very cognisant of that risk in developing our proposals. As I said in my opening remarks, we do not wish to upset the apple cart and create a compliance headache for businesses, which would be entirely contrary to the aims of the Bill. A small business that...

I am grateful to the Minister for being so generous with her time. May I ask whether the Government intend to maintain data adequacy with the EU? I only ask because I have been contacted by some business owners who are concerned about the possible loss of EU data adequacy...

I am grateful to the Minister for being so generous with her time. May I ask whether the Government intend to maintain data adequacy with the EU? I only ask because I have been contacted by some business owners who are concerned about the possible loss of EU data adequacy...

I thank the hon. Gentleman for pressing me on that important point. I know that many businesses are seeking to maintain adequacy. If we want a business-friendly regime, we do not want to create regulatory disruption for businesses, particularly those that trade with Europe and want to ensure that there...

I thank the hon. Gentleman for pressing me on that important point. I know that many businesses are seeking to maintain adequacy. If we want a business-friendly regime, we do not want to create regulatory disruption for businesses, particularly those that trade with Europe and want to ensure that there...

I was concerned to hear from the British Medical Association that if the EU were to conclude that data protection legislation in the UK was inadequate, that would present a significant problem for organisations conducting medical research in the UK. Given that so many amazing medical researchers across the UK...

I was concerned to hear from the British Medical Association that if the EU were to conclude that data protection legislation in the UK was inadequate, that would present a significant problem for organisations conducting medical research in the UK. Given that so many amazing medical researchers across the UK...

I hope that my previous reply reassured the hon. Lady that we intend to maintain adequacy, and we do not consider that the Bill will present a risk in that regard. What we are trying to do, particularly in respect of medical research, is make it easier for scientists to...

I hope that my previous reply reassured the hon. Lady that we intend to maintain adequacy, and we do not consider that the Bill will present a risk in that regard. What we are trying to do, particularly in respect of medical research, is make it easier for scientists to...