House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Government response to ‘Data: a new direction’ consultation
20 June 2022 · Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
Proposed by Julia Lopez Con Hornchurch and Upminster
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- Government proposes significant changes to the data protection regime to simplify and modernize rules.
- Changes aim to remove unnecessary burdens on businesses and improve cross-border data flows.
- Data Reform Bill will be introduced in the third session of Parliament.
Issue summary
The statement addresses the UK government's response to the 'Data: A new direction' consultation, outlining reforms to the data protection regime.
Action requested
The Government is proposing significant changes to simplify and modernize data protection rules, including removing unnecessary burdens on businesses and improving cross-border data flows. The Data Reform Bill will be introduced in the third session of Parliament.
Key facts
- On 17 June 2022, the Government published its response to the 'Data: A new direction' consultation document.
- The Queen’s Speech announced a Data Reform Bill on 10 May 2022.
- Reforms aim to remove barriers to responsible data sharing and use, making the UK an open and secure environment for innovation and growth.
- The Government intends to simplify parts of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) while maintaining fundamental principles.
- Adequacy powers will be used to support international trade, scientific collaboration, national security, and law enforcement cooperation.
- Political parties and elected representatives will have clearer legal bases for processing personal data for democratic engagement.
- The Information Commissioner’s Office's governance framework will be modernised with an independent board.
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