United Kingdom: Information Commissioner's Office adopted updated guidance on international data transfers including test to identify restricted transfers

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Information Commissioner's Office adopted updated guidance on international data transfers including test to identify restricted transfers

On 15 January 2026, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) adopted updated guidance on international transfers of personal information under the United Kingdom's General Data Protection Regulation. The guidance applies to organisations making c…

Scope

Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cross-border data transfer regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority

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2022-11-17
adopted

On 17 November 2022, the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) published an updated guidance…

2026-01-15
adopted

On 15 January 2026, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) adopted updated guidance on interna…