Ensure Government Listens to Public Concerns, Including Privacy & Digital Rights

Rejected 11 signatures

What the petition asks

Im asking the Government to genuinely consult the public, improve transparency in decision-making, and review the Online Safety Act to ensure it does not undermine personal privacy, data protection, or freedom of expression, with stronger safeguards, accountability, and democratic oversight.

Many people (myself included) feel ignored by the Government on issues that affect daily life, from the cost of living to public services and civil liberties. A healthy democracy requires ongoing public engagement, transparency and accountability. Concerns about the Online Safety Act highlight the need to protect privacy, free expression and data rights, and ensure policies are developed with public consent and safeguards.

Why it was rejected

It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.

We are not sure what specific action you are seeking from the UK Government. You can start a new petition setting out more clearly what you would like the Government to do. There is also a open petition which may be interested in signing:

Call for full scrutiny & a 6 month public consultation on Digital ID
Call for full scrutiny & a 6 month public consultation on Digital ID

Timeline

25 Jan 2026	Petition opened for signatures
3 Mar 2026	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 11

Status Rejected

Department Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Rejected 3 Mar 2026

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