The UK government’s Data Protection and Digital Information (DPDI) Bill, the first major data legislation since Brexit, revises existing laws to introduce digital verification services. It aims to ease compliance for UK businesses by removing the need for data protection impact assessments and officers, while still requiring assessments for high-risk data processing.
The bill’s progression is uncertain, hinging on parliamentary approval and potential election outcomes. The government’s adjustments aim to balance regulatory flexibility with maintaining data adequacy agreements with the EU, crucial for international data sharing and digital trade.
