We use cookies where necessary to allow us to understand how people interact with our website and content, so that we can continue to improve our service.
View our privacy policyHelp us make sure we’re guided by what really matters to the people who make Good Law Project happen.
Protecting democracy by defending our data rights
Political parties are keener than ever to speak directly to you – but they can’t get into your inbox or social media feed without capturing and using your personal data. With trust in politics at an all-time low, it’s essential that political parties are open, transparent and accountable about how they use your data. But early indications show some are riding roughshod over crucial data rights.
When Dawn Butler asked Rishi Sunak about a Tory data grab, Rishi Sunak claimed his party ‘follows all laws’. Now the regulator has ruled the Tories breached data law, she’s demanding he sets the record straight.
We’re all working on the assumption that Rishi Sunak will find the courage to call a General Election sometime this year. Political parties are keener than ever to speak directly to you – but they can’t get into your inbox or social media feed unless they can capture your personal data. With trust in political processes at an all-time low, being open, transparent and accountable about the use by political parties of your data is essential for a healthy democracy. But early indications show some political parties are riding roughshod over crucial data rights.
