On Thursday 10 April, 10-11:30am, techUK will be hosting the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) for an online event to gather members views on the Call for Views on Data Brokers and National Security.

The UK government is seeking views to understand more about organisations that take part in data broking and the wider industry. In particular, the government would like to understand the operations, security practices and customers of data brokers, to support policy development.

The Call for Evidence:

  • Part 1 explores the definition and services of data brokers
  • Part 2 explores national security risks associated with the data broker industry
  • Part 3 explores the effectiveness of data brokers’ security and governance frameworks
  • Part 4 asks data brokers for a breakdown of their customer base and explores consumer awareness of data brokers

As part of this research, DSIT would like to hear from a wide range of stakeholders such as:

  • Data brokers or organisations conducting data broking of UK data
  • Organisations which supply, license or make available data to data brokers
  • Organisations which buy, license or obtain data from data brokers
  • Relevant industry bodies
  • Academics and think tanks working/interested in data, national security, cyber security and/or other related fields.

The Data Brokers and National Security consultation will close 23:59 on 12 May 2025.

techUK will be submitting a response on behalf of members. If you would like to contribute to techUK's response, please contact Raya Tsolova at [email protected].  

Members are also encouraged to submit your own response to the Consultation.

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