Reform of the ICO<\/strong>: The government\u2019s objective is for the ICO to be an agile and forward-looking regulator. To achieve this, the consultation paper recommends several changes, including a new information-sharing gateway, a transparent complaints-handling process, and introducing a threshold for data subjects to make complaints to the ICO by first attempting to resolve the complaints directly with the relevant data controller. Furthermore, new powers are introduced for the ICO to enable the commission of an independently produced technical report to inform investigations, to provide the ICO with discretion to decide not to investigate a complaint and thereby reduce the burden on the ICO.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nThe consultation is open until 19 November 2021.<\/p>\n
Both papers are constructive and demonstrate the UK government’s intention for a new direction for data protection laws within the UK. Although there will be challenges ahead, with the European Commission making it clear that it will closely monitor the UK data protection laws and the practicality of the adequacy principle when an organisation is subject to both the UK and EU GDPRs, it is a delicate balancing act for the UK government, which seeks to maintain the privacy rights of individuals but to also encourage growth and innovation in the UK.<\/p>\n
It is encouraging that the ICO welcomes the review of the UK data protection legal framework and regulatory regime. However, Information Commissioner Elizabeth Denham, in her response to the government’s consultation paper published on 7 October 2021, underlined that the “devil will be in the detail”. She emphasised the importance of maintaining rights for individuals, minimising burdens for business and safeguarding the ICO’s independence.<\/p>\n
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