United Kingdom: International data transfer reforms
Progress
Current status
adopted
26 Aug 2021 adopted
Scope
Implementers
United Kingdom
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cross-border data transfer regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Release of guidance on the international transfer of data
On 26 August 2021, the UK Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) released a guidance on its approach to international data transfers. Specifically, the UK wants to reach new adequacy agreements through the usage of guided manual temp…
SourceEvent type
outline
Action type
adoption
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority