United Kingdom Topic Page
On this topic page, you can find the IAPP’s collection of coverage, analysis and resources related to privacy in the United Kingdom. The IAPP Resource Center also includes a “Europe” topic page, which can be accessed here.
United Kingdom
Global AI Governance Law and Policy: UK
This article analyzes the laws, policies, and broader contextual history and developments relevant to AI governance in the U.K.
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The IAPP caught up with Lord Holmes to learn more about his Artificial Intelligence (Regulation) Bill and what he sees as the right approach to guiding the powers of this burgeoning technology.
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UK AI regulation bill receives second reading
Lord Holmes of Richmond’s proposed AI (Regulation) Bill received a second reading 22 March in the U.K. House of Lords. The IAPP has the report.
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AI, adtech, children’s privacy in sights of ICO
At the IAPP’s Data Protection Intensive 2024 in London, U.K. Information Commissioner John Edwards highlighted the agency’s top priorities for 2024.
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London calling: Digital regulation and AI governance
The U.K. Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum brings together four U.K. regulators — the Competition and Markets Authority, the Information Commissioner’s Office, the Office of Communications and the Financial Conduct Authority. This LinkedIn Live discusses the work and priorities of the DRCF on AI governance and beyond.
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UK data protection reform: An overview
On 8 March 2023, the U.K. government introduced the Data Protection and Digital Information (No. 2) Bill to Parliament. Its objective is to “update and simplify” the U.K.’s data protection laws and certain other legislation. This article sets out a comprehensive summary of the changes in comparison to the GDPR.
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Additional News and Resources
UK DSIT lays out innovation-focused AI strategy
UK Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner releases annual report
UK GDPR reforms move forward in UK Parliament
UK First-tier Tribunal overturns ICO enforcement action against Clearview AI
Study: UK IT experts worried workplaces not ready for AI
ICO publishes workplace monitoring guidance
UK government publishes E2E encryption, child safety guidance
ICO issues guidance on protecting workers’ health data
UK-US Data Bridge becomes law, takes effect 12 Oct.
UK digital regulators discuss interagency enforcement, AI governance coordination
ICO publishes guidance on email communications
UK product security obligations and liability
GDPR fine calculation: A look at the EDPB’s new guidelines and the UK’s approach
UK releases white paper on AI regulatory framework
ICO releases new UK GDPR certification scheme
DPI: UK dispatch: Enforcement, data flows and UK reforms on the docket
Top ten takeaways from the draft UK GDPR reform
Edwards talks data reform, ‘deliberate,’ ‘approachable’ ICO
UK introduces draft data protection reform
UK PM overhauls government departments, including focus on innovation and tech
Privacy Around the Globe: United Kingdom
UK, DIFC commit to updated data partnership
Japan, UK reach digital partnership
DPC 2022: DCMS braces for fresh look at proposed data protection reform
The value of a UK representative: A response to the DPDI Bill
UK DPDI Bill: Comparative analysis with the EU GDPR and ePrivacy framework
UK unveils data reform bill, proposes AI regulation
UK Data Reform: Will the UK become a privacy island paradise?
Consent as legal basis for EU and UK employment
A conversation with UK Information Commissioner John Edwards
The UK data policy and possible divergences with the European Union
UK, German DPAs talk regulatory priorities, privacy complexities
U.K. Government National Data Strategy
UK Government: The Digital, Data and Technology Playbook
Data transfers, UK GDPR reform top of mind at DPI: UK
The way the third-party cookie crumbles: Part 1 – EU and UK developments
The UK’s new plans for data transfers: An interview with Joe Jones
UK launches wide-ranging data reform initiative
UK announces independent adequacy decisions; Edwards named ICO top candidate
European Commission adopts UK adequacy decisions
NIS representation in the EU and UK — Was the March 31 deadline a turning point?
GDPR representatives in EU and UK after Brexit
Draft UK adequacy decisions — A somewhat lukewarm embrace?
Government leaders discuss state of play for UK adequacy, data transfers
Data brokers under the spotlight: A commentary on the ICO vs. Experian case
UK, EU reach interim data flow agreement
Online Harms White Paper — UK Government