PETITIONOpenPetition · petition.parliament.uk
Create a single national opt-out from secondary use of personal data
Create a legally enforceable, single national system allowing individuals to opt out of non-essential or secondary use of their personal data by public bodies and their external technology contractors. The opt-out must be simple, universal, and transparently enforced.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
Signatures
38
signatures
Government response threshold (10,000) · 38/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 38/100,000
Background
As public services become more data-driven, personal data is often used beyond its original purpose, including by external technology contractors similar to high-profile analytics firms. While such use can support planning and research, people should retain meaningful control. A single national opt-out would strengthen privacy, improve trust, and support UK GDPR principles while allowing essential services to continue safely.