UK Data Protection Regulation

Ruth Boardman, Partner, Co-head, International Data Protection Practice, Bird & Bird
Emily Keaney, Deputy Commissioner Regulatory Policy, U.K. Information Commissioner’s Office
Owen Rowland, Deputy Director, Head of Data Protection Policy, U.K. Department for Science, Information and Technology

Join us for an in-depth overview of recent changes to U.K. data protection and adjacent law. Learn about the changes from the ICO, the responsible government department and an experienced practitioner. Learn about why the ICO has been re-formed, as well as its new powers and obligations; new rules for cookies and direct marketing; new flexibility for data transfers and new safeguards; changes to lawful basis for processing; understood legitimate interests; and data subject rights. Learn when these come into force and how the ICO will help business prepare. Understand what the Data Use and Access Bill changes beyond data protection, new rules on digital identity, open data and smart contracts, among others.

What you will learn:

• In-depth knowledge of the changed U.K. law. 
• Understand the U.K. version of open data and e-IDAS.