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[1] It is currently held by MP Chris Bryant and was previously held by Julia Lopez and John Whittingdale.[2]

United Kingdom
Minister of State for Data Protection and Telecoms
Incumbent
Chris Bryant
since 8 July 2024
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
StyleMinister of State
Reports toSecretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology
NominatorPrime Minister
AppointerThe Monarch
(on the advice of the Prime Minister)
Term lengthAt His Majesty's pleasure
Formation7 March 2023
First holderJulia Lopez
WebsiteMinister of State for Data Protection and Telecoms

Responsibilities

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The minister has responsibility of the following policy areas:[3]

  • 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)

List of ministers

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Minister Took office Left office Political party Ministry
Minister of State for Data and Digital Infrastructure
  Julia Lopez
MP for Hornchurch and Upminster
7 March 2023 9 May 2023 Conservative Sunak
  John Whittingdale[a]
MP for Maldon
9 May 2023 20 December 2023 Conservative
  Julia Lopez
MP for Hornchurch and Upminster
20 December 2023 5 July 2024 Conservative
Minister of State for Data Protection and Telecoms
  Chris Bryant
MP for Rhondda and Ogmore
8 July 2024 Incumbent Labour Starmer

References

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  1. ^ In accordance with the Ministerial and other Maternity Allowances Act 2021 Whittingdale temporarily served during Lopez's maternity leave.
  1. ^ "Minister of State for Data and Digital Infrastructure – GOV.UK". www.gov.uk. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
  2. ^ "The Rt Hon John Whittingdale OBE MP". GOV.UK. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
  3. ^ "Minister of State for Data Protection and Telecoms – GOV.UK". www.gov.uk. Retrieved 27 July 2024.