Personal data: impact on privacy and freedom
3 April 2009 (updated on 22 April 2010)
The regulation, collection and retention of personal data was the subject of a discussion in the House of Lords on 2 April
The Earl of Northesk, a civil liberty campaigner, introduced the debate, with contributions from Members with expertise in national security, law and more.
- Lords Hansard: Data - personal information
- Video and Audio: Data - personal information
- Related Parliament news story: Personal data - Lords debate
- About Parliament: Debates
- Companion to the Standing Orders of the House of Lords: Debates
In the House of Lords Members may table questions for debate, usually up to two hours and a half, on a specific issue or matter of concern. A minister responds on behalf of the Government.