2.6 Further Questions

Q2.5.3. To what extent do you agree that the soft opt-in should be extended to other political entities, such as candidates and third-party campaign groups registered with the Electoral Commission? See paragraph 208 for description of the soft opt-in ○ Strongly agree ○ Somewhat agree ○ Neither agree nor disagree ○ Somewhat disagree ○ Strongly disagree

Please explain your answer, and provide supporting evidence where possible.

Q2.5.4. To what extent do you think the lawful grounds under Article 6 of the UK GDPR impede the use of personal data for the purposes of democratic engagement? ○ Strongly agree ○ Somewhat agree ○ Neither agree nor disagree ○ Somewhat disagree ○ Strongly disagree

Please explain your answer, and provide supporting evidence where possible.

Q2.5.5 To what extent do you think the provisions in paragraphs 22 and 23 of Schedule 1 to the DPA 2018 impede the use of sensitive data by political parties or elected representatives where necessary for the purposes of democratic engagement?

○ Strongly agree ○ Somewhat agree ○ Neither agree nor disagree ○ Somewhat disagree ○ Strongly disagree

Please explain your answer, and provide supporting evidence where possible.

2.6 Further Questions

Q2.6.1. In your view, which, if any, of the proposals in ‘Reducing burdens on business and delivering better outcomes for people’, would impact on people who identify with the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010 (i.e. age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation)?

Q2.6.2. In addition to any of the reforms already proposed in ‘Reducing burdens on business and delivering better outcomes for people’, (or elsewhere in the consultation), what reforms do you think would be helpful to reduce burdens on businesses and deliver better outcomes for people?