United Kingdom: Information Commissioner's Office guidance on encryption as a data protection measure
Progress
Current status
processing consultation
24 Jun 2025 processing consultation
13 May 2025 in consultation
Scope
Implementers
United Kingdom
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Information Commissioner's Office closes consultation on updated guidance on encryption as data protection measure
On 24 June 2025, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) will close its public consultation on the draft updated guidance on encryption under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The guidance is aimed at data controllers, process…
SourceEvent type
outline
Action type
consultation closed
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority
Information Commissioner's Office opened consultation on updated guidance on encryption as data protection measure
On 13 May 2025, the United Kingdom Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) opened a public consultation on its draft updated guidance on encryption, open until 24 June 2025. The consultation seeks feedback on the ICO’s revised approach to encryption…
SourceEvent type
outline
Action type
consultation opened
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority