Recommendations & Conclusions
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Recommendation
Third report - Encoding values: Putting…
Accepted
The growing influence of private companies in global technology governance, and on the norms and rules that shape our societies, has profound implications for the future role and identity of the nation-state. The Government has yet to demonstrate that it has seriously considered its role and influence within this new …
Government response. The Government accepts the need to engage with non-government entities and recognises the important role that tech companies play in our society. The FCDO will engage with private companies and relevant multinational bodies and Minister Norman is the FCDO Minister …
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
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Recommendation
Third report - Encoding values: Putting…
Accepted
We recommend that the FCDO prioritises engaging with product teams and technologists, rather than only policy teams, to gain a clearer understanding of the activities of companies that are developing and implementing new technologies, as well as helping to influence the activities of these companies. The Department will need to …
Government response. The FCDO will engage further with the technology sector, upskill staff, and leverage expertise from other departments like DCMS. It will expand its Tech Envoy network in priority locations to engage with companies and establish a secondment programme with the …
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
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Recommendation
Third report - Encoding values: Putting…
Accepted
The UK’s position on technology standards vis-à-vis the US and EU remains unclear and the Government’s stance on many elements of the Transatlantic Trade and Technology Partnership remain ambiguous. The UK therefore risks becoming Encoding values: Putting tech at the heart of UK foreign policy 31 a rule-taker rather than …
Government response. The UK Government has articulated its position on data protection, privacy, and data sharing through the National Data Strategy and the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill. The International Technology Strategy will be a key document which builds on existing …
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
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Recommendation
Third report - Encoding values: Putting…
Accepted
There is a strong case for the Government to establish deeper partnerships with “digital deciders” such as India, Singapore and Brazil. There is scope for the FCDO to have more dialogue with these countries and to form partnerships around the value of an open and global approach to tech rules …
Government response. The government states that partnerships and collaborations are central to their approach, and they will continue to seek new partnerships that foster cooperation and greater alignment with our values. They highlight existing cyber dialogues and capacity building efforts with various …
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
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Conclusion
Third report - Encoding values: Putting…
Accepted
The integration of technology within UK foreign policy should reflect the intrinsic links between the UK’s domestic capabilities and its global influence. The Government’s recent measures to encourage growth and support start-ups within the UK technology sector are welcome, but they have been undermined by the Government’s previous reticence to …
Government response. The government states it is clear on intent to grow the UK’s Science and Technology ecosystem and describes the National Security and Investment Act (NSI) which allows the government to identify and intervene in acquisitions.
Foreign and Commonwealth Office