December 2023
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This conference examined the future for data protection in the UK.
It brought key stakeholders together with policymakers to discuss the ongoing progress of the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill (No 2), and next steps going forward.
Delegates examined measures proposed in the Bill, the impact of changes to the framework of data protection for policy and regulation as well as for commercial sectors in the UK, and implications for consumers and privacy.
Discussion also assessed how reform can help the UK maintain adequacy and support trade agreements and international relationships, while at the same time ensuring high standards of data protection rights.
There was also discussion on key issues for future uses of data in scientific and commercial research, and the way forward for smart data schemes and digital verification services.
Further sessions examined public trust in the data protection framework, as well as protection for data subject rights.
We are pleased to have been able to include keynote sessions with: Owen Rowland, Deputy Director and Head of Data Protection Policy, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology; Emily Keaney, Deputy Commissioner, Regulatory Policy, Information Commissioner's Office; and Chris Combemale, Chief Executive Officer, Data and Marketing Association.
Overall, areas for discussion included:
- policy and regulation: assessing proposals - balancing commercial priorities with data subject rights - issues for SMEs - maintaining public and business trust in the data protection system
- international trade: key developments and issues for adequacy - potential implications for international trading relationships, cross-border data transfers trade and international research
- innovation: application of data protection in commercial research - digital verification services - the role of the ODIA - deployment of smart data schemes across different industries
- implementation: clarity for businesses on practicalities - direct marketing - standard contractual clauses - potential changes to the role and working framework of the ICO
The conference was an opportunity for stakeholders to consider the issues alongside key policy officials who attended from the CMA; DBT; Defra; Department of Education, NI; Department of Finance, NI; Department of Health, NI; DESNZ; DfE; DfT; DHSC; DSIT; Dstl; DWP; GLD; Government of Jersey; HSE; HMRC; HM Treasury; Home Office; ICIBI; ICO; IfATE; IPO; MOD; NAO; NCA; Ofcom; OSR; UKHSA; WRA; The Scottish Government; and Welsh Government, as well as parliamentary pass-holders from both Houses of Parliament.
