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1139317

registered interest
date	16/07/2019
answering body	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept id	10
answering dept short name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept sort name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
hansard heading	Internet: Cybersecurity
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what recent assessment he has made of the cyber security implications of permitting DNS over HTTPS resolvers operating in the UK to reside outside of UK jurisdiction.
tabling member constituency	Leigh
tabling member printed	Jo Platt
uin	277853
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/07/2019 answer text <p>We are working with industry to understand rollout plans for DNS over HTTPS, including intentions relating to the use of resolvers. We are working closely with the National Cyber Security Centre to ensure that cyber security implications are considered alongside privacy and safety implications of DNS over HTTPS and that solutions will not compromise the security of UK businesses and citizens online.</p> answering member constituency Kenilworth and Southam answering member printed Jeremy Wright question first answered 22/07/2019 14:10:05 answering member 1560 label Biography information for Sir Jeremy Wright
tabling member	4673 label Biography information for Jo Platt

994161

registered interest
date	24/10/2018
answering body	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept id	10
answering dept short name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept sort name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
hansard heading	Internet: Cybersecurity
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, pursuant to the Answer of 18 October 2018 to Question 179331, for what reason no reference was made in that Answer to any targets the Government has adopted for the uptake of the voluntary code of practice.
tabling member constituency	Leigh
tabling member printed	Jo Platt
uin	183431
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/10/2018 answer text <p>As stated in the National Cyber Security Strategy, the target is for the majority of commodity products and services available in the UK in 2021 to be more secure because they have their default security settings enabled by default or have security integrated into their design. We want to make the UK one of the safest places in the world to do business and be online. The Code of Practice is a step in that direction, by clarifying for manufacturers what good practice looks like. The sector is evolving and whilst the market continues to develop, DCMS will be working closely with manufacturers, including those that are looking to create new internet-connected consumer products to ensure that security is built into smart devices by design. Currently, we are seeking to achieve buy-in from manufacturers that cover a significant proportion of the UK.</p><p> </p><p>We also recognise the need for regulation that is based on the Code of Practice, and have already commenced work in this space. More information, including the scope of products likely to be covered, will be available in 2019.</p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member constituency Stourbridge answering member printed Margot James question first answered 29/10/2018 17:11:50 answering member 4115 label Biography information for Margot James
tabling member	4673 label Biography information for Jo Platt

987871

registered interest
date	15/10/2018
answering body	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept id	10
answering dept short name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept sort name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
hansard heading	Internet: Cybersecurity
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, with reference to the Government's press release of 14 October 2018, Leading tech companies support code to strengthen security of internet-connected devices, what account was taken of the proposed EU Cybersecurity Act during the drafting of the code of practice.
tabling member constituency	Leigh
tabling member printed	Jo Platt
uin	179327
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/10/2018 answer text <p>The Code was drafted throughout 2017 and 2018 in cooperation with industry, consumer groups and academia. DCMS has engaged with EU bodies and Member States throughout that period and has led on the negotiations of the EU Cybersecurity Act on behalf of the UK. Those negotiations have been informed by our Secure by Design programme.</p><p> </p><p>We have recently begun the process of developing a global standard through the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) based on our Code of Practice and through that process we are engaging with numerous EU industry and government partners. The proposed EU Cybersecurity Act promotes the use of such internationally recognised standards.</p><p> </p><p>DCMS are reviewing options to create a voluntary labelling scheme for consumer Internet of Things (IoT) products to aid consumer-purchasing decisions. We are working closely with other international governments and EU institutions to share evidence.</p> answering member constituency Stourbridge answering member printed Margot James question first answered 23/10/2018 16:40:38 answering member 4115 label Biography information for Margot James
tabling member	4673 label Biography information for Jo Platt

857039

registered interest
date	07/03/2018
answering body	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept id	10
answering dept short name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept sort name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
hansard heading	Internet: Cybersecurity
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, which (a) organisations and (b) Departments were consulted in the development of the report Secure by Design: Improving the cybersecurity of consumer Internet of Things.
tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne Central
tabling member printed	Chi Onwurah
uin	131551
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/03/2018 answer text <p>The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, in conjunction with the National Cyber Security Centre, worked in close collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders, including government, industry partners, consumer organisations, academics and technical experts. The report’s publication, and draft Code of Practice, is intended to stimulate further dialogue with industry, academia and civil society over the coming months, with comments sought by 25 April 2018. This will ensure Government and industry activity support the review and that it collectively balances the need to create effective incentives for manufacturers, the supply chain and retailers, while continuing to encourage innovation in new technologies.</p> answering member constituency Stourbridge answering member printed Margot James question first answered 12/03/2018 17:00:38 answering member 4115 label Biography information for Margot James
tabling member	4124 label Biography information for Chi Onwurah

857040

registered interest
date	07/03/2018
answering body	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept id	10
answering dept short name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept sort name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
hansard heading	Internet: Cybersecurity
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, who will be responsible for assessing whether the security guidelines set out in the report Improving the cyber security of consumer Internet of Things have been delivered by Internet of Things producers; and what criteria will be used to make that assessment.
tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne Central
tabling member printed	Chi Onwurah
uin	131552
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/03/2018 answer text <p>Following publication of the report, the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport will be engaging closely with industry and other stakeholders, particularly organisations which are part of the Internet of Things supply chain, to encourage them to comply with the Code of Practice. Part of this work will involve working with industry to create supporting documentation which will detail how each of the guidelines can be implemented in practice. During 2018, we will work with industry to identify tangible ways to evaluate the uptake of the Code of Practice.</p><p> </p><p>A key section of the Code of Practice is to ensure that personal data is protected. This section has been drafted to be consistent with the forthcoming Data Protection Act. The Government will continue to explore how other parts of the Code can be further placed on a regulatory footing, and will draw on ongoing consultation with industry partners to inform our thinking.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Stourbridge answering member printed Margot James grouped question UIN 131553 question first answered 12/03/2018 17:43:19 answering member 4115 label Biography information for Margot James
tabling member	4124 label Biography information for Chi Onwurah

857041

registered interest
date	07/03/2018
answering body	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept id	10
answering dept short name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept sort name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
hansard heading	Internet: Cybersecurity
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what enforcement measures are being considered as a result of the report, Secure by Design: Improving the cyber security of consumer Internet of Things.
tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne Central
tabling member printed	Chi Onwurah
uin	131553
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/03/2018 answer text <p>Following publication of the report, the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport will be engaging closely with industry and other stakeholders, particularly organisations which are part of the Internet of Things supply chain, to encourage them to comply with the Code of Practice. Part of this work will involve working with industry to create supporting documentation which will detail how each of the guidelines can be implemented in practice. During 2018, we will work with industry to identify tangible ways to evaluate the uptake of the Code of Practice.</p><p> </p><p>A key section of the Code of Practice is to ensure that personal data is protected. This section has been drafted to be consistent with the forthcoming Data Protection Act. The Government will continue to explore how other parts of the Code can be further placed on a regulatory footing, and will draw on ongoing consultation with industry partners to inform our thinking.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Stourbridge answering member printed Margot James grouped question UIN 131552 question first answered 12/03/2018 17:43:19 answering member 4115 label Biography information for Margot James
tabling member	4124 label Biography information for Chi Onwurah

654318

registered interest
date	07/12/2016
answering body	Department for Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept id	10
answering dept short name	Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept sort name	Culture, Media and Sport
hansard heading	Internet: Cybersecurity
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to encourage secure web programming among web developers, software and hardware vendors and site administrators.
tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne Central
tabling member printed	Chi Onwurah
uin	56443
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/12/2016 answer text <p>As outlined in the National Cyber Security Strategy, the Government is undertaking an extensive cyber security skills programme to ensure the UK has a self-sustaining pipeline of talent providing the skills the economy needs. As part of this programme, we have ensured all Further Education digital courses have a mandatory cyber security component, while Computing Science degrees accredited by the British Computer Society must now include comprehensive teaching on cyber security and have generated some material to support this. This is helping to ensure the current and future generation of IT graduates and professionals have the skills needed for secure programming when developing web-based products.</p><p> </p><p>As part of our cyber skills programme, we are also undertaking extensive work in schools, with apprentices and helping non-cyber professionals, ensuring the UK workforce continues to have the skills needed to keep the digital economy secure. In addition, the Government works closely with industry to promote the need for good cyber security practices. The National Cyber Security Strategy makes it clear we are building a secure Internet and sets out an objective for “the majority of online products and services coming into use [to] become ‘secure by default’ by 2021.</p> answering member constituency West Suffolk answering member printed Matt Hancock question first answered 12/12/2016 17:09:44 answering member 4070 label Biography information for Matt Hancock
tabling member	4124 label Biography information for Chi Onwurah