United Kingdom: Privacy Protection

Employers should review their existing processes for handling data protection complaints in the light of new requirements in force from 19 June 2026.

Lewis Silkin's International Privacy Series explores Brazil's LGPD data protection framework and its implications for UK and EU businesses entering Latin America's largest digital market. The episode examines how Brazil's privacy regime compares to GDPR, the significance of the new EU-Brazil adequacy decision, and the regulatory landscape shaped by the increasingly assertive ANPD.

The UK Information Commissioner's Office has published final guidance on a new lawful basis for processing personal data under the UK GDPR, introduced by the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025. This recognised legitimate interest basis provides five pre-approved processing purposes deemed to be in the public interest, offering organisations an alternative pathway for lawful data processing in specific circumstances.

European and UK regulators are implementing sweeping changes to online subscription practices that will fundamentally reshape how businesses handle consumer contracts and cancellations.

Elite athletes generate vast amounts of sensitive health data through wearable technology that feeds into AI systems shaping training, selection, and transfer decisions.

This comprehensive update covers critical developments in UK pension scheme regulation, including new inheritance tax requirements for pensions, the landmark Pension Schemes Act 2026...

The Court of Appeal has handed down its much anticipated judgment in RTM v Bonne Terre Limited [2026] EWCA Civ 488, overturning the High Court's ruling in January 2025 that consent obtained by Sky Betting and Gaming...

The Children's Wellbeing and Schools Act has received Royal Assent. It includes a new power enabling the UK government to act quickly in response to findings from the ongoing Children's Digital Wellbeing consultation.

Geopolitical tensions and regulatory fragmentation are forcing businesses to confront difficult decisions about restructuring their global operations. This analysis examines the critical legal, regulatory, and strategic considerations for companies contemplating carve-outs or exits from China, covering everything from regulatory approvals and technology export controls to workforce obligations and deal structuring. Using an asset-heavy manufacturing business as a case study, it outlines key issues that boar