On 7 May 2025, we hosted the latest in our series of employment law update webinars, where our speakers Sarah FitzGerald, Dr. Nathalie Moreno and Dorotea Sikorska explored some of the most topical issues currently facing employers and HR professionals. This session focused on three key areas:
As part of the session, we received a number of excellent employment related data protection law questions from the audience. Below, we’ve summarised some of the most frequently asked:
Yes — the Data Use and Access Bill (DUAB) does impact the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018), but it does not replace or override it.
Instead, DUAB proposes targeted amendments to the DPA 2018 and UK GDPR to reflect the UK Government’s post-Brexit data reform agenda. It supplements existing law with changes focused on data re-use, scientific research, and the governance structure of the ICO.
Notably, it recasts the ICO as the "Information Commission" and modifies its structure and duties to include economic growth considerations. DUAB also alters enforcement powers and accountability obligations, especially around data sharing and smart data schemes. However, the DPA 2018 and UK GDPR remain the core legal framework, with DUAB acting as a...
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