The Conservatives published their 2024 election manifesto yesterday. We know what you are thinking IG people! Lots of proposals about AI regulation, even if they don’t want to put it on a statutory footing like at present, and data protection reform to sell a “Brexit Benefit”. You may also have worried about a return of the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill!
Well move along folks; nothing to see here! There are a few data-related measures but nothing of note:
- Digitising NHS processes through the Federated Data Platform.
- As powers have been transferred, the manifesto says it has become more important than ever that the devolved governments are held responsible for their performance. To support this, the Tories will legislate to deliver comparable data across the UK so the performance of public services can be accurately compared.
- Deliver Pumpwatch scheme “that will force petrol retailers to share live information on their prices, helping drivers to get a fair price at the pump.”
But the Conservatives do think AI is really good:
“Artificial intelligence (AI) will accelerate human progress in the 21st century, just as the steam engine and electricity did in the 19th century.”
If you are looking for “IG excitement”, see the Liberal Democrat manifesto. All eyes (well at least those belonging to IG people) will now be on the Labour manifesto which is due to be published on Thursday. Our predictions are here. Still no news from Count Binface though about his IG proposals!
