In September 2021, the United Kingdom ("UK") Government’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport ("DCMS") published their proposed reforms to the UK’s data protection regime. The proposals set out in the DCMS Consultation would significantly alter the UK’s data protection framework and compliance requirements for businesses operating in the UK. This resource is an overview of the Consultation's five key areas.
Authors: Mark Thompson, Partner, Corporate and M&A (Belfast), Aisling Byrne, Partner, Employment & Incentives (Belfast), and Ciaran O’Shiel, Partner, Litigation & Dispute Resolution (Belfast), A&L Goodbody LLP
This article was originally published on the website of A&L Goodbody LLP on January 28, 2022.