Our recommendations in this Report
2 The definition, role and legal responsibilities of tech companies
The Information Commissioner’s Office
Privacy settings and ‘terms and conditions’
Code of Ethics and developments
Monopolies and the business models of tech companies
3 The issue of data targeting, based around the Facebook, GSR and Cambridge Analytica allegations
Cambridge Analytica and micro-targeting
The links between Cambridge Analytica, SCL and AIQ
Electoral questions concerning the EU Referendum
Leave.EU and data from Eldon Insurance allegedly used for campaigning work
5 Russian influence in political campaigns
Use of the data obtained by Aleksandr Kogan in Russia
The role of social media companies in disseminating Russian disinformation
Leave.EU, Arron Banks, and Russia
Foreign investment in the EU Referendum
Co-ordination between UK Departments and between countries
6 SCL influence in foreign elections
Why people connect on social media
A unified approach to digital literacy
Conclusions and recommendations
List of Reports from the Committee during the current Parliament
Published: 29 July 2018