Having the knowledge doesn’t mean it’s the right knowledge
The DCMS oversight committee is too heavily weighted towards the Media side of the department’s portfolio with no member having a technical background even though they’re overseeing tech strategy and spending
The digital divide sees North & Scotland less able to scrutinise and advise on tech policy
The North & Scotland has little ability to scrutinise decisions made by the DCMS, with the South having 3 times as many representatives on the DCMS Select Committee
DCMS Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2020
Half of UK businesses faced cyber security threats last year but many lack the skills to respond effectively
