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HANSARDData (Use and Access) Bill [ Lords ] (Third sitting)In the interest of time, I would like to talk about all the amendments together.11 Mar 2025HANSARDData (Use and Access) Bill [ Lords ] (Third sitting)Clause 70 introduces “recognised legitimate interests” as a new basis for processing personal data. Although the Liberal Democrats recognise the potential of the benefits of data,…11 Mar 2025HANSARDData (Use and Access) Bill [ Lords ] (Third sitting)I beg to move amendment 49, in clause 70, page 78, leave out lines 15 to 19. This amendment would remove subsections (2)(b) and (c) from the Bill which would create a new lawful…11 Mar 2025HANSARDData (Use and Access) Bill [ Lords ] (Third sitting)I like to think that the Liberal Democrats are aligned on automated decision making and AI being an exciting opportunity for this country, but it is a fundamental shift. It is our…11 Mar 2025HANSARDData (Use and Access) Bill [ Lords ] (Third sitting)I beg to ask leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.11 Mar 2025HANSARDData (Use and Access) Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)The Liberal Democrats support the Government amendments. As the Minister highlighted, the amendments are about proportionality in digital verification services. For Liberal…04 Mar 2025HANSARDData (Use and Access) Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)I thank the Minister for his reply, and I do understand. I will leave what happens with new clause 9 to my hon. Friend the Member for North Norfolk, but it is important to state…04 Mar 2025HANSARDData (Use and Access) Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Turner. The Liberal Democrats very much support the Bill and the move towards smart data. Every single day, millions of…04 Mar 2025HANSARDData (Use and Access) Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)On behalf of everyone.04 Mar 2025HANSARDData (Use and Access) Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)The main message that is coming across is about the importance of the national underground asset register and how it can both have a positive strategic impact and be open to…04 Mar 2025HANSARDData (Use and Access) Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)On behalf of Liberal Democrats, councillors and constituents up and down the country, I want to highlight our support for the national underground asset register. In Harpenden,…04 Mar 2025HANSARDData (Use and Access) Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)The Minister says that the proposal for digital verification services is not mandatory, so a non-digital version will be available for people to use. May I check what the…04 Mar 2025HANSARDDefence and SecurityI have distinct memories of, three years ago, helping my Ukrainian friends and colleagues flee the country as tanks came towards their homes. Since then, people across Harpenden,…25 Feb 2025HANSARDSocial Media Use: Minimum AgeIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Vickers. We are holding this debate because over 128,000 people across the UK signed a petition calling for social media…24 Feb 2025HANSARDSocial Media Use: Minimum AgeI am so sorry to hear about what is happening in Fife. I am sure that other Members across the House see that impact. Social media reinforces negative images, thereby changing…24 Feb 2025HANSARDData (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]I thank the hon. Member for his intervention. As Liberal Democrats, we have been very clear on this, and we have listened to what the creative industry has said so far—12 Feb 2025HANSARDAccess to Digital Services: North-eastDigital services for small businesses are important across the country—north-east, south-east or wherever you are, Mr Speaker. The latest data shows, however, that only around 15%…12 Feb 2025HANSARDData (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]Data is the new gold. It is by using good data, and lots of the stuff—heaps—that we will cure diseases, empower consumers and businesses, find solutions to societal problems and…12 Feb 2025HANSARDData (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]I thank the Minister for his intervention. For us, it is a question of making sure that any input from the Secretary of State—whoever that is—does not undermine those safeguards.…12 Feb 2025HANSARDData (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]There is definitely a lot of opportunity in automated decision making, but the safeguards must be in place to make sure that human decisions and the right to safeguards around the…12 Feb 2025