The U.K. government recently launched a consultation proposing significant changes to the U.K. General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The U.K. aims to craft a bespoke “pro-growth and pro-innovation regime whilst maintaining…world-leading data protection standards.” The Consultation sets out in detail the significant reforms which the U.K. government seeks to implement – at the potential risk of losing its adequacy status for data transfers from the EU.

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About the Author: Huw Beverley-Smith

Huw Beverley-Smith advises customers and suppliers on a wide range of international transactions and regulatory issues, including technology, telecommunications and business process outsourcing, complex services agreements, intellectual property ownership and licensing. He counsels clients on privacy and cybersecurity issues and helps navigate regulatory hurdles and operational and commercial risks. View Beverly's full bio on the Faegre Drinker website.

About the Author: Jonathon A. Gunn

Jonathon Gunn is a corporate lawyer who helps international businesses operate, grow and achieve their business objectives through corporate M&A, investment and commercial transactions, with a particular proficiency in data privacy issues in a corporate transactional context. View Jonathan's full bio on the Faegre Drinker website.