Data Use and Access Act 2025: Key Data Protection Changes and What UK Organisations Must Do
The Data Use and Access Act 2025 changes how UK organisations handle personal data, complaints, AI, cookies, and transfers. It is designed to modernise the UK’s digital framework, boost economic growth, and simplify compliance without weakening core protections. Overview of the Data Use and Access Act 2025 (DUAA) The Data Use and Access Act 2025 […]
Data Subject Access Requests (DSAR) under UK GDPR and the Data Use and Access Act 2025
The right of access is one of the most powerful tools available to individuals under UK data protection law. For organisations, handling data subject access requests efficiently and lawfully has become a critical compliance function-and the Data Use and Access Act 2025 has introduced significant clarifications that every UK business needs to understand. This guide […]
Data privacy and AI: practical guidance for UK organisations
Modern artificial intelligence (AI) systems depend on processing vast quantities of personal data to deliver accurate predictions and automated decisions. This data consumption raises significant privacy concerns, particularly as the use of large volumes of data to train AI systems has raised widespread concerns around risks to privacy and the need for data protection. Under […]
Data Protection Officer (DPO): Roles, Responsibilities and Why Outsourcing Makes Sense
Understanding when and how to appoint a data protection officer can determine whether your organisation stays compliant with UK GDPR or faces regulatory action. With fines reaching up to €20 million or 4% of global turnover, getting this role right matters. Quick overview: what a DPO is and why it matters A Data Protection Officer […]
DPO for Dentists: Practical UK GDPR Guidance for Dental Practices
If your dental practice provides NHS treatment, you are almost certainly required to appoint a data protection officer. This article explains the legal requirements, practical responsibilities, and options available to dental professionals navigating UK GDPR compliance in 2026. Why Dental Practices Providing NHS Treatment Need a Data Protection Officer Dental practices providing NHS treatment are […]
DPO for Charities: Practical Guide to UK GDPR Compliance
Overview: Why Charities Need a Data Protection Officer (DPO) UK charities and not for profit organisations must comply with uk gdpr and the data protection act 2018 in the same way as commercial organisations. Charitable status does not remove data protection obligations when an organisation collects, stores, shares, or otherwise process personal data about donors, […]
Difference Between GDPR and the UK Data Protection Act 2018
What is the difference between EU GDPR and UK Data Protection Act 2018? The EU General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR) and the UK Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018) are closely related, but there are some key differences due to the UK’s departure from the European Union (Brexit). Here’s a breakdown: Similarities Core Principles: […]