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Something Is Better Than Nothing: UK and EU GDPR Reform Finally Arrives

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In recent weeks, the EU and UK have both introduced changes to their respective versions of Europe’s landmark privacy legislation, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). These reforms mark the first substantial...more

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ICO issues guidance on the Data (Use and Access) Act

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On June 19 2025, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) published guidance on the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (DUAA), which received Royal Assent on the same day. The DUAA introduces significant changes to the UK data...more

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Reform of the GDPR in the UK

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On 19 June 2025 the Data (Use and Access) Act (the "DUA Act") received Royal Assent and became law in the UK, having been passed by the UK Parliament on 11 June 2025. The DUA Act principally reforms the General Data...more

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The UK’s New Amendments to the UK GDPR Become Law and Get a Nod from the EU. What happens now?

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The UK’s Data (Use and Access) Act received Royal Assent last Thursday, June 19th, bringing into law some significant changes to the country’s post Brexit data protection framework, among an array of other, related rules (on...more

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Data (Use and Access) Act gets Royal Assent

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On June 19 2025, the Data (Use and Access) Act (DUA Act) received Royal Assent, having passed both Houses of Parliament on June 11 2025. The Data (Use and Access) Bill was first introduced in the House of Lords on October 23...more

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European Commission Moves to Extend Free Flows of Personal Data to the UK

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On March 18, 2025, the European Commission proposed to extend its adequacy decision in favor of the United Kingdom (‘UK’) for an additional six-month period. This would allow free flows of personal data from the EU to the UK...more

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UK AI policy developments and where next

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As the EU presses ahead with its implementation of the AI Act, the UK continues to develop its evolutionary approach to AI policy and regulation. As the new Labour Government starts to implement its perspective and ahead of a...more

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Investigations update: Hong Kong authorities ramp up enforcement in virtual assets and other sectors

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Hong Kong has seen cryptocurrencies grow in popularity, highlighting the need for appropriate licensing regimes (implemented in the form of virtual asset service providers (VASPs)), bolstered by active enforcement actions. ...more

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AI Insights: Public Consultation Period Closes for French CNIL Guidance on GDPR-Compliant Development of AI Systems

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On 16 October 2023, France’s Data Protection Authority, the National Commission on Informatics and Liberty (CNIL), issued a set of guidelines for complying with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) when...more

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Computer Says Yes? What do the UK’s Proposed Data Protection Reforms Mean for AI?

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How should artificial intelligence (“AI”) be governed? This conundrum is rightly receiving considerable attention from governments, businesses and civil society. ...more

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UK to Shift Away From GDPR: Government Consultation Confirms Plans to Change UK Data Privacy Regime

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The UK government is proposing to amend its data privacy regime to make it easier for employers to comply with its requirements. The main points that would impact employers (if implemented) are that it would be easier to...more

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