United Kingdom: ICO assessment of data protection implications in quantum technology advancements
Progress
Current status
concluded
09 Oct 2024 concluded
Scope
Implementers
United Kingdom
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cybersecurity regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
software provider: other software
infrastructure provider: network hardware and equipment
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Published ICO assessment on preparing for quantum-enabled future including data protection implications
On 9 October 2024, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) issued a report on the rapid progression of quantum technologies and their implications for data protection. The ICO highlighted the significant potential of quantum innovations, such as…
SourceEvent type
inquiry
Action type
closure
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority