Tag #Bereaved Parents

What immediate changes are needed to the Data (Use and Access) Bill to ensure bereaved parents can access their child's social media data in timely manner following a death?

Ellen Roome, a mother whose 14-year-old son Jools Sweeney died by suicide three years ago, is campaigning for a law change to allow access to children's social media data after death. This follows the recent passing of The Data (Use and Access) Bill, which did not include her proposed amendment. She met with ministers who expressed willingness to consider her concerns, focusing on data preservation and police/coroner training.