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Future for data protection in the UK - legislation | the shape of UK GDPR | regulatory priorities | international trading and collaborative relationships | data policy for scientific research in a commercial setting

June 2023


Price: £95 PLUS VAT
Format: DOWNLOADABLE PDF


This in-person conference focused on the future for data protection legislation and regulation in the UK.


It was an opportunity for key stakeholders and policymakers to examine prospects for the future shape of UK GDPR, and the implications for services, consumer interests, data protection and economic growth.


Delegates assessed the potential impact of proposed GDPR reforms on trade agreements and international relationships.


They also considered key issues for the use of data in scientific research, as well as how data policy can support innovation and the development of commercially successful products and services.


Further sessions looked at priorities for regulation, coordination with wider policy developments, and the future for regulatory roles, structures and accountability.


We are pleased to have been able to include keynote sessions with Emily Keaney, Deputy Commissioner, Regulatory Policy, ICO; and Chris Combemale, Chief Executive Officer, Data & Marketing Association.


Overall, the agenda included discussion on:


  • policy: priorities - latest developments - key issues for legislators, government, regulators and stakeholders
  • the shape of UK GDPR: cookies, consent and legitimate interest - implications for service innovation - consumer protection - economic growth
  • regulation: coordination with wider policy developments - the future for regulatory roles, structures and accountability
  • scientific research: data policy for innovation and development in a commercial setting
  • trade: key considerations for maintaining the UK’s collaborative international relationships

The conference was an opportunity for stakeholders to consider the issues alongside key policy officials who attended from the CMA; DBT; Department for Communities, NI; DCMS; DfE; DESNZ; DSIT; DfT; DHSC; DLUHC; Defra; Dstl; DWP; FCDO; GLD; HMPPS; HMRC; Home Office; ICO; Ofcom; OHID; UKHSA; UK Statistics Authority; and the Welsh Government.



This pack includes

  • Dropbox video recording of the conference
  • PDF transcript of the discussion, including all speaker remarks and Q&A
  • PDFs of speakers' slide material (subject to permission)
  • PDFs of the delegate pack, including speaker biographies and attendee list
  • PDFs of delegate articles