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Tenth Report - Connected tech: smart or sinister?
Culture, Media and Sport Committee
HC 157
Published 7 August 2023
Recommendations
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Acknowledged
Para 36
Introduce measures to standardise intuitive privacy interfaces for connected devices, empowering users.
Recommendation
The Government should introduce appropriate measures to standardise privacy interfaces for connected devices as a first step, which will help users learn how to control connected devices in their homes and exercise data rights. Privacy interfaces should be appropriately accessible, …
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Government Response Summary
The government partially accepts the recommendation, referencing existing GDPR requirements for privacy information. While not committing to standardising interfaces for connected devices, it will engage with interest groups in the coming months to explore options for simpler and more granular cookie preference choices using automated technologies.
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
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Acknowledged
Para 59
Review incentives for piloting data institutions in smart cities to boost citizen control.
Recommendation
Though smart cities provide a range of opportunities, such as more efficient management of resources, there are also additional risks to confidence in privacy and data protection, making it harder for individuals to exercise data rights. The Government should review …
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Government Response Summary
The government partially accepts the recommendation, stating it is examining how data intermediaries can facilitate data sharing and empower individuals. It highlights existing data-driven practices and discusses ongoing work to manage security risks associated with connected places technologies, providing guidance to local authorities.
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
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Acknowledged
Para 131
Make tackling technology-facilitated abuse a priority across law enforcement and justice system
Recommendation
The Government must make tackling technology-facilitated abuse, or “tech abuse”, a priority. There is little evidence to suggest that our law enforcement and criminal justice system has been equipped to deal with the problems caused by tech abuse now, let …
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Government Response Summary
The government agrees, stating that tackling technology-facilitated abuse is already recognised as a priority within existing strategies like the 2021 Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy, and commits to continuing to ensure it remains a priority.
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
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