UK GDPR

UK’s own version of GDPR After Brexit

What is UK GDPR?

As the result of Brexit and with effect from the 1st Jan 2021, the UK stopped being part of the EU and hence the “EU-GDPR” cease to protect the rights and freedoms of UK Citizens regarding their Personal Information. UK GDPR is the UK’s own version of GDPR, implemented after UK’s exit from the EU (Brexit).

The UK GDPR is made up of the Data Protection, Privacy, and Electronic Communications Regulation and the UK Data Protection Act of 2018. Data transfers that reflect the UK’s autonomous jurisdiction must be given special care in GDPR paperwork for UK organizations. UK businesses who sell goods or provide services to EU citizens must likewise abide by the EU GDPR. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is the UK’s supervisory authority for the GDPR and is responsible for promoting and enforcing the legislation, as well as providing advice and guidance to organisations and individuals.

Is my company subject to the UK-GDPR?

‘Data controllers’ and ‘data processors’ in the UK are subject to the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). It also applies to businesses operating outside the UK that provide products or services to customers there.

Move Quickly, but Don't Break UK-GDPR

DPOsphere meets the core technological requirements of the UK-GDPR, allowing you to create swiftly and confidently.
Data subject requests

Right to be forgotten

Data protection by design

Data residency in accordance
with UK-GDPR

What are the penalties for non-compliance?

Failure to comply with the UK GDPR may leave you open to substantial fines. There are two tiers of fines:

A maximum fine of £17.5 million or 4 per cent of annual global turnover – whichever is greater – for infringement of any of the data protection principles or rights of individuals

A maximum fine of £8.7 million or 2 per cent of annual global turnover – whichever is higher – for infringement of other provisions, such as administrative requirements of the legislation

The fines are discretionary rather than mandatory. The ICO will impose them proportionately, on a case-by-case basis, and typically as a last resort.

Differences between the UK GDPR and the EU GDPR

There are very few significant distinctions between the UK-GDPR and its EU counterpart. Essentially, the UK has taken the entire framework of the EU GDPR and incorporated it into UK legislation. The UK-GDPR, on the other hand, modifies crucial areas of the law pertaining to national security, intelligence services, and immigration.

Why use DPOsphere’s UK-GDPR services?

Why Choose Us?

DPOsphere helps global corporations abide by the relevant laws. By doing this, businesses gain the trust of their customers and
develop stronger, longer-lasting business
partnerships.

To determine the data flow within a group of businesses, DPOsphere does thorough data mapping. In light of this, we assist our clients in closing any gaps that are now present. The adoption of privacy rules, organizational and technical safeguards, contractual agreements, protocols for data breaches, and demands from data subjects are all included in this. We can carve out legal exceptions for cultural differences while keeping an eye on our customers’ larger commercial interests thanks to our multilingual team of lawyers and DPOsphere experts.

To reap these benefits, firms must first have a thorough awareness of the domestic and international regulations that govern their operations and industry. DPOsphere’s jurisdictions are focused on assessments and audits related to specific domain components like as data security. These reassessments and audits are critical for maintaining a system’s viability and avoiding legal violations while meeting statutory, regulatory, security, and contractual duties.

DPOsphere addresses these requirements while also providing the simplicity of use and flexibility required to ensure compliance with the legislation applicable to your firm, all from a single user-friendly interface. Maintain compliance and peace of mind while growing your organization by choosing DPOsphere, relying on our cutting-edge technology and legal experience.