- Source: Minister of State for Data Protection and Telecoms
The Minister of State for Data Protection and Telecoms is a mid-level position in the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology of the British Government It is currently held by MP Chris Bryant and was previously held by Julia Lopez and John Whittingdale.
Responsibilities
The minister has responsibility of the following policy areas:
Digital infrastructure and telecoms
Building Digital UK (BDUK)
Data protection (including Data Bill)
Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
Digital inclusion
Space sector growth and UK Space Agency (UKSA)