Minister of State for Data Protection and Telecomms

The minister of state for data protection and telecomms is a mid-level position in the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and Department for Culture, Media and Sport in the British Government.

The role is currently held by Chris Bryant; it was previously held by Julia Lopez, John Whittingdale and Matt Warman respectively.

Responsibilities
The minister has responsibility of the following policy areas:


 * Digital infrastructure and telecoms
 * Building Digital UK ( BDUK )
 * Data protection (including Data Bill)
 * Information Commissioner’s Office ( ICO )
 * Digital inclusion
 * Space sector growth and UK Space Agency ( UKSA )