Better Data Protection rules on the horizon

The Government is keen to reform UK data protection regime, in the hope of boosting private sector firm growth – particularly small firms.

Government has said wants to boost innovation –   

• Improve the ICO with a clearer strategic vision
• Better systems in the public sector
• High standards but less burden
• Less ‘box ticking’ ore outcome-focussed
• Make international trade easier with smoother flows of international data
• Internationally, focus on actual risks and their likelihood

The information commissioner’s office (ICO) is destined to focus on the worst transgressions in UK firms, not a multitude of minor ones.

Government’s consultation closed November 2021.

Board Originator expects the following to be the reality for firms in 2022 and beyond:

• Data Protection Principles continue because they are high-level
• high standards of data protection because consumers deserve their privacy is protected
• more scope for firms to apply the legitimate interests ground for processing, without the balancing exercise in certain specific cases
• use technology to the best extent a firm can access
• firms act responsibly

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