The UK's Data Protection and Digital Information Bill

September 2022

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6 Insights

The UK government published its draft data protection legislation intended to reform UK data protection law in July 2022. The government's aim is to achieve a "pro-growth and trusted data regime", while reducing the compliance burden under the current framework. We take a detailed look at the draft Data Protection and Digital Information Bill and assess the extent to which it introduces meaningful and positive change in key areas including research, accountability, legitimate interests, data exports and ePrivacy.

UK data protection – a new era?

Elaine Fletcher looks at the key elements of the UK's Data Protection and Digital Information Bill.

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What will processing personal data for research purposes look like under proposed UK data protection law?

Victoria Hordern examines whether the UK's proposed reforms to the use of personal data for research purposes make material changes, and whether they are helpful to researchers.

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Purposeful processing: legitimate interests and purpose limitation in the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill

Jo Joyce looks at legitimate interests and purpose limitation provisions in the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill.

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Accountability and UK data protection reform

Sally Annereau looks at the extent to which the UK's Data Protection and Digital Information Bill could change accountability obligations.

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If one door opens, will another door close? Do the UK government's plans to change data export rules put EU adequacy at risk?

Debbie Heywood looks at the proposed changes to the UK's rules on exporting personal data to third countries under the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill.

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How will the cookie crumble? – The UK's plans to update the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations

Megan Lukins looks at the proposed changes to PECR under the UK's Data Protection and Digital Information Bill.

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