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<p>The genomics sector is not currently designated as Critical National Infrastructure
(CNI). There is a strict framework for classification: CNI assets and systems are
those that have been assessed as having a significant and catastrophic impact to the
functioning of the UK – either through the loss of life or limb, on the economy, or
national security, defence or the functioning of the state – should they be disrupted
or compromised. The threshold is a high bar so that resources are focused on the highest
priority, and most critical, assets and systems.</p><p>There are strong and sufficient
provisions protecting UK genomics databases, including through the UK Data Protection
Act (2018), which delivers a data protection framework tailored to the needs of our
criminal justice agencies and intelligence services. The relevant genomics data is
additionally held within Secure Data Environments, affording further security protections.</p><p>As
with all parts of the CNI landscape, we commit to keeping this position under review.</p><p><strong></strong><br><br></p>
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