United Kingdom: Implemented Information Commissioner's Office Data Protection and Journalism Code of Practice
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Implemented Information Commissioner's Office Data Protection and Journalism Code of Practice
On 22 February 2024, the Data Protection and Journalism Code of Practice, a statutory code under the Data Protection Act of 2018, entered into force. The code is primarily aimed at media organisations and journalists, including press, broadcasters, and online media outlets. The code is applicable to personal data processing and provides practical guidance on data protection law compliance and good practice in a journalistic context. The code includes the criteria for qualifying under the journalism exemption, which includes assessing whether the publication aligns with the public interest and determining if compliance with certain regulations would conflict with the journalistic mission.
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Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority
Complete timeline of this policy change
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2021-10-13
in consultation
2022-01-24
processing consultation
2022-09-21
in consultation
2022-11-16
processing consultation
2023-07-06
under deliberation
2023-11-23
adopted