HL Deb 23 April 2001 vol 625 c24WA
The Earl of Northesk

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What statutory provisions apply to the processing of data by interactive television systems and digital set top boxes. [HL1568]

Lord McIntosh of Haringey

The processing of data by interactive television systems and digital set top boxes is covered by the provisions of the Data Processing Act 1998 and as such comes under the auspices of the Information Commissioner.