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UK Data Protection: Development round-up 2022 and 2023 trends

In this podcast two members of the Data Protection team at Clarkslegal discuss the main developments in the UK Data Protection scene from 2022 and what trends to look out for in 2023.

Key developments of 2022

  • Implementation of the International Data Transfer Agreement and update to Transfer Risk Assessments
  • The Data Protection and Data Information Bill
  • New guidance on the UK BCRs
  • Cybersecurity and data breaches

What to look out for in 2023

  • Data protection reform
  • Regulation of AI
  • Development of the metaverse
  • UK ‘adequacy’ status review

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