Question to the Department for International Trade:
To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, whether he plans to include cross-border data flows in a future trade agreement with (a) the US and (b) the EU.
The Government is working to deliver the best outcomes for the UK. We are exploring a range of options to maximise the opportunities for the UK’s future trade relations and will seek the best possible outcome for the UK as a whole.
As part of plans for EU exit, we will consider carefully how best to maintain our ability to share, receive and protect EU data with other EU member states.
Similarly, we will consider how to retain existing rights and obligations to foster transatlantic trade in digital information, products and services across sectors.