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1178406

registered interest
date	13/02/2020
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	Data Protection: EU Law
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 assessment he has made of the effect of divergence on EU data protection rules on the UK receiving an adequacy agreement from the EU.
tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne Central
tabling member printed	Chi Onwurah
uin	1965
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/02/2020 answer text <p>The European Commission has the power to determine whether a country outside the EU offers an adequate level of data protection to transfer data with EU member states. “Adequacy” requires that high data protection standards are met, it does not require countries to have identical laws.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>As with all policy areas, it is important that the UK retains the ability to set its own policy, laws and regulations. Data protection and data rights are no different. Data protection laws will inevitably naturally develop as technology and business practices change.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>The UK is committed to making sure we have high data protection standards and will have an independent policy on data protection at the end of the transition period. We remain committed to seeking “adequacy decisions” from the EU.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Maldon answering member printed Mr John Whittingdale question first answered 25/02/2020 11:57:54 answering member 39 label Biography information for Sir John Whittingdale
tabling member	4124 label Biography information for Chi Onwurah

1178407

registered interest
date	13/02/2020
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	Digital Technology: UK Trade with EU
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 estimate he has made of the volume of UK-EU digital trade after the transition period.
tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne Central
tabling member printed	Chi Onwurah
uin	1966
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/02/2020 answer text <p>In 2018 the UK’s digital sector exported £22bn of services to the EU, and imported £14bn, increases of 11 and 17 percent respectively since 2017. Following the transition period, the UK is seeking the best possible trading relationship with both the EU and other trading partners for our digital sector.</p> answering member constituency Maldon answering member printed Mr John Whittingdale question first answered 25/02/2020 17:00:20 answering member 39 label Biography information for Sir John Whittingdale
tabling member	4124 label Biography information for Chi Onwurah

1178408

registered interest
date	13/02/2020
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	Telecommunications: 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, when he plans to publish the telecoms security plan.
tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne Central
tabling member printed	Chi Onwurah
uin	1967
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/02/2020 answer text <p>We have undertaken a comprehensive review of the telecoms supply chain to ensure the security and resilience of 5G and fibre in the UK. The Review, published in July 2019, set out our priorities for the future of telecommunications, and proposed the introduction of a new, strengthened security framework for telecoms and targeted diversification strategy. The final conclusions of the Review in relation to high risk vendors were announced on 28 January, following a robust, evidence-based decision-making process involving security analysis by the UK’s world-leading National Cyber Security Centre.</p><p> </p><p>Legislation will be brought forward at the earliest available opportunity to implement the conclusions of the Review. The decision made regarding the use of high risk vendors has been supported by guidance for the UK’s telecoms operators issued by the National Cyber Security Centre, which has been published online.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Boston and Skegness answering member printed Matt Warman question first answered 24/02/2020 15:39:19 answering member 4361 label Biography information for Matt Warman
tabling member	4124 label Biography information for Chi Onwurah

1178409

registered interest
date	13/02/2020
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	Data Protection: 5G
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 guidance his Department has issued to network operators on mitigating the effect of high risk vendors in their network.
tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne Central
tabling member printed	Chi Onwurah
uin	1968
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/02/2020 answer text <p>We have undertaken a comprehensive review of the telecoms supply chain to ensure the security and resilience of 5G and fibre in the UK. The final conclusions of the Review in relation to high risk vendors were announced on 28 January, following a robust, evidence-based decision-making process involving security analysis by the UK’s world-leading National Cyber Security Centre.</p><p> </p><p>The previous Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport announced that high risk vendors should be excluded from those parts of the 5G and full fibre networks that are critical to security (“the core”), and their presence in the rest of the UK’s networks should be limited to 35 per cent, with further restrictions in sensitive geographic locations.</p><p> </p><p>This decision is supported by guidance for the UK’s telecoms operators issued by the National Cyber Security Centre which has been published online.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Boston and Skegness answering member printed Matt Warman question first answered 24/02/2020 15:37:53 answering member 4361 label Biography information for Matt Warman
tabling member	4124 label Biography information for Chi Onwurah

1178413

registered interest
date	13/02/2020
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	Huawei: 5G
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, whether the Government has made an assessment on the effect of the decision to give Huawei permission to build parts of the UK’s 5G network on UK-US digital trade.
tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne Central
tabling member printed	Chi Onwurah
uin	1969
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/02/2020 answer text <p>The UK has one of the world’s largest and most dynamic economies, and we welcome open trade and inward investment in our digital sectors. At the same time, the UK’s economy can only prosper when we, and our international partners, are assured that our critical national infrastructure remains safe and secure.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>We have announced one of the toughest regimes for telecoms security in the world. This should reassure the US and other partners that we are clear about the security risks we face. We worked closely with the US throughout the course of the Telecoms Supply Chain Review and will continue to work closely with them on telecoms security.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>We have not taken these decisions lightly, this Government has underlined its commitment to making the UK a world leader in gigabit capable networks like 5G and full fibre, and have taken the decisions necessary to safeguard the UK’s national security interests.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Boston and Skegness answering member printed Matt Warman question first answered 24/02/2020 16:27:09 answering member 4361 label Biography information for Matt Warman
tabling member	4124 label Biography information for Chi Onwurah

1178424

registered interest
date	13/02/2020
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	Digital Technology: Regulation
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 steps the Government is taking to update the digital regulatory regime.
tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne Central
tabling member printed	Chi Onwurah
uin	1975
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/02/2020 answer text <p>The government is making a range of significant updates to the digital regulatory regime to ensure digital technologies work for everyone. This work is guided by the need to promote fair and efficient markets where the benefits of technology are shared widely across communities; ensure the safety and security of those online; and maintain a thriving democracy and society, where pluralism and freedom of expression are fully protected.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Our recent work includes developing measures to address online harms, improving competition in digital markets, and supporting the sustainability of our media industry in the face of new challenges and opportunities presented by digital technologies.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Across our work we will ensure our overarching regulatory regime is fundamentally pro-innovation and agile, adapting dynamically to emerging new technologies. This will build confidence and clarity for businesses and users, and reinforce the UK’s position as a global leader in proportionate and innovation-friendly regulation.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Over the coming months we will engage experts, regulators, industry, and civil society to ensure we have the right tools and institutions in place to respond strategically to the challenges of the digital age.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Gosport answering member printed Caroline Dinenage question first answered 25/02/2020 17:51:29 answering member 4008 label Biography information for Dame Caroline Dinenage
tabling member	4124 label Biography information for Chi Onwurah

1178425

registered interest
date	13/02/2020
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	Ofcom: Finance
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 Ofcom's budget was in each year since its inception; what proportion of that budget was allocated by Her Majesty's Treasury; and whether the Government plans to change Ofcom's funding model when it is responsible for the regulation of online harms.
tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne Central
tabling member printed	Chi Onwurah
uin	1976
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/02/2020 answer text <p>Please see the table below which sets out Ofcom’s budget for each year during the current spending review period, including what proportion of that budget was allocated by HM Treasury. Information in relation to Ofcom’s budget for previous years since its inception can be found in Ofcom's published accounts, copies of which are lodged in the House of Commons Library and published on Ofcom's website.</p><p> </p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p> </p></td><td><p><strong>2015/16</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>2016/17</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>2017/18</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>2018/19</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>2019/20</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Ofcom Budget</strong></p></td><td><p>£114.3m</p></td><td><p>£116.6m</p></td><td><p>£121.7m</p></td><td><p>£124.2m</p></td><td><p>£124.2m</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Grant-in-Aid</strong></p></td><td><p>£60.2m</p></td><td><p>£74.4m</p></td><td><p>£115.5m*</p></td><td><p>£72.5m</p></td><td><p>£85.8m**</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p> </p><p>The above table provides funding for both Ofcom’s core responsibilities (including managing the UK spectrum) and 700 MHz clearance programme.</p><p>*The additional Grant-in-Aid was to cover the costs of managing the UK spectrum, given the significant infrastructure work taking place across the UK in 2017/18.</p><p>** Figure taken from the published <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/865499/Supplementary_Estimates_2019-20_-_Web.pdf" target="_blank">Supply Estimates 2019-20</a>.</p><p> </p><p>In relation to Ofcom’s responsibility for the regulation of online harms, the Government is carrying out extensive analysis on potential funding options taking Ofcom’s existing funding model into consideration. As outlined in the Government’s ‘The Online Harms White Paper - Initial consultation response’, published on 12 February 2020, ‘The White Paper makes clear that in order to recoup both the implementation costs and running costs of the regulator, the government is considering fees, charges or a levy on companies whose services are in scope. This could fund the full range of the regulator’s activity. The government intends the new regulator to become cost neutral to the public sector.’ Full details on the funding mechanism for the Online Harms regulatory regime will be set out in due course.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Gosport answering member printed Caroline Dinenage question first answered 24/02/2020 15:31:38 answering member 4008 label Biography information for Dame Caroline Dinenage attachment 1 file name Supplementary_Estimates_2019-20_-_Web.pdf title Supplementary Estimates 2019-20
tabling member	4124 label Biography information for Chi Onwurah

1178426

registered interest
date	13/02/2020
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	Ofcom: Finance
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 discussions he has had with Ofcom on (a) past reductions and (b) potential future reductions in its budget.
tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne Central
tabling member printed	Chi Onwurah
uin	1977
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/02/2020 answer text <p>The Department has regular discussions with Ofcom about a range of matters, including about its budget. Ofcom is self-funded by fees it receives from industry, as well as through the Wireless Telegraphy Act licence fee receipts it retains to fund Spectrum Management on behalf of the Government. Ofcom’s spending is restricted by a budget cap, which is agreed by DCMS and HM Treasury. Ofcom’s budget cap for 2019/20 is £124.2m.</p> answering member constituency Maldon answering member printed Mr John Whittingdale question first answered 25/02/2020 17:08:55 answering member 39 label Biography information for Sir John Whittingdale
tabling member	4124 label Biography information for Chi Onwurah

1178428

registered interest
date	13/02/2020
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: Safety
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 discussions he has had with representatives of (a) social media and (b) other tech platforms on funding for Ofcom, after Ofcom takes on regulatory responsibility for online harms.
tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne Central
tabling member printed	Chi Onwurah
uin	1978
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/02/2020 answer text <p>In response to the Online Harms White Paper, the Government ran a consultation from 8 April 2019 to 1 July 2019 which received over 2,400 responses from a wide range of stakeholders and organisations, including members of the public. The Government has also undertaken extensive engagement over the last 12 months with representatives from industry which, alongside the consultation responses, has been reflected in the Online Harms White Paper initial response published on 12 February 2020. Overall, respondents and stakeholders agreed that, whilst funding should primarily be from industry, the ultimate funding structure for the Online Harms regulator should be proportionate and practical.The Government is currently carrying out extensive analysis on potential funding options. Full details of the funding mechanism for the Online Harms regulatory regime will be set out in due course.</p> answering member constituency Gosport answering member printed Caroline Dinenage question first answered 25/02/2020 17:14:09 answering member 4008 label Biography information for Dame Caroline Dinenage
tabling member	4124 label Biography information for Chi Onwurah

1178432

registered interest
date	13/02/2020
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: Disinformation
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 steps his Department is taking to stop the spread of misinformation online.
tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne Central
tabling member printed	Chi Onwurah
uin	1979
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/02/2020 answer text <p>The Government takes misinformation online seriously and is undertaking work to tackle this and the related issue of online disinformation. The Government’s view is that in order to reduce the potential impact of disinformation (and misinformation), we must take account not only of the actors involved, but of the environment that enables them to spread and amplify falsehoods, and the audience that they reach.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>On 12 February the Government published its Initial Consultation Response to the Online Harms White Paper. The response sets out our direction of travel on a number of key areas, and confirmed that a media literacy strategy will be published in Summer 2020. This strategy will aim to support citizens in thinking critically about material they come across online. The Government is also taking action to increase public awareness with the ‘Don’t Feed The Beast’ campaign. This aims to educate and empower those who see, inadvertently share and are affected by false and misleading information.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>The Initial Consultation Response also announced that we are minded to appoint Ofcom as the regulator for online harms, and provided details on the proposed approach of the regulator. Further detail on proposals on online harms regulation will be released in the spring.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Gosport answering member printed Caroline Dinenage question first answered 25/02/2020 17:18:23 answering member 4008 label Biography information for Dame Caroline Dinenage
tabling member	4124 label Biography information for Chi Onwurah