In Plain English
AI-generatedThe Public Advocate (No. 2) Bill would create a new public advocate who provides guidance to anyone representing the deceased after major incidents, and acts as the data controller for those representations. This means the advocate would help with procedures and decide how information about the deceased is processed and protected.
Key Points
- Creates a new public advocate role to support families and other representatives of the deceased after major incidents
- The advocate would act as data controller for those representatives, determining how the deceased’s information is used and safeguarded
- The advocate would provide advice on procedures, rights, and processes following incidents
- Relates to technology and data handling in the aftermath of major incidents
- The bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons
Progress
The bill is at the 2nd reading stage in the Commons. If supported, it would proceed to committee stage for detailed examination.
Who is affected?
Families and next of kin of people who die in major incidentsPersonal representatives of the deceased (e.g., executors, administrators) and their legal advisersLawyers and advocacy groups representing victims and familiesPublic authorities and emergency services involved in incident response and data handlingData protection professionals and organisations handling sensitive information
Generated 21 February 2026
