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Personal Data (Digital Twins)
09 September 2026
Lead MP
Chi Onwurah
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Chi Onwurah raised concerns about personal data (digital twins) in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
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Opened the debate
Moves to introduce a Bill that would require explicit consent before digital twins of individuals can be made. The Bill aims to regulate software or algorithms that use or hold personal data for modelling preferences or behaviours. It would protect children from digital twinning and ensure that malicious deepfakes are tackled. The Bill does not ban digital twins but requires actual human consent. It would also establish the principle that someone cannot be impersonated and address deepfake misinformation. The Bill aims to protect the integrity and uniqueness of individuals from AI impersonation and limit the power of tech giants.
Chi Onwurah
Lab
Newcastle upon Tyne Central
Moves to introduce a Bill that would regulate software or algorithms using personal data. Expresses concern over the violation of individual integrity and personhood due to digital twinning. Highlights the risks to children and performers and the need to address deepfake misinformation. Emphasises the need to protect individuals from AI impersonation and the power concentration of tech giants.
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