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Data Protection and Digital Information

18 July 2022

Proposing MP
Matt Warman Con
Boston and Skegness
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

The Government is introducing the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill in the House of Commons to transform UK's independent data laws post-Brexit.

Action Requested

The Bill aims to increase fines for nuisance calls, remove unnecessary cookie banners, improve digital identities, simplify legal requirements for research, reduce business burdens, modernise the ICO, and establish Smart Data schemes. It also supports international data flows and improves law enforcement and national security data use.

Key Facts

  • The Bill is introduced after publishing a response to the 'Data: A New Direction' consultation on June 17th, 2022.
  • Businesses could see £1 billion in savings over ten years due to reduced burdens.
  • MPs and councillors will be able to process general personal data for democratic engagement activities without GDPR complexities.
  • Smart Data schemes allow secure sharing of customer data with authorised third-party providers.
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