Regulatory Updates

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Stay up to date with key privacy, data protection, and regulatory developments, with practical commentary designed to help organisations understand what has changed and why it matters.

March 2026: PECR And Direct Marketing Compliance Under Increased Scrutiny

March 2026 brought increased scrutiny to PECR direct marketing compliance. Learn what these new expectations mean for businesses and how to stay on top of regulatory requirements.

March 2026: ICO Clarifies Data Protection Complaint Handling Expectations

A practical overview of the ICO's March 2026 clarification on data protection complaint handling, including what organisations are expected to do and the steps they should review to stay compliant.

March 2026: Preparing for the ICO’s New Data Protection Complaints Process Requirement

This post explains the ICO's March 2026 updates on data protection complaints, detailing the steps organisations need to take to comply.

February 2026: DUAA data protection changes commence and ICO guidance updates

The Data Use and Access Act changes commenced on 5 February 2026. The ICO confirmed updated guidance and expanded enforcement powers affecting UK organisations.

January 2026: ICO International Transfers Guidance Refresh

The ICO refreshed its international transfers guidance in January 2026, introducing a clearer restricted transfer check and updated explanations of transfer safeguards and data protection testing.
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