The UK data adequacy decision was slated to expire this month, but recently received a six-month extension approval from the EDPB. The civil society groups are calling for withdrawal of this extension if the UK government does not ensure an equivalent level of data protection.
A new data reform bill included in the 2022 Queen's Speech promises a "pro-growth" framework of greater benefit to both businesses and citizens of the UK. It could put an end to the data adequacy decision that allows personal data to continue flowing between it and the EU.
The UK is now firming up what its data handling and privacy rules will look like post-Brexit. The lead item is an announcement of partnerships with countries that have lost "trusted partner" status in the EU, most notably the United States.



