UK organisations benefit from new data protection laws: the DUUA passes
by Sypher | Published in News - June 23, 2025
Welcome to #SypherPrivacyTalks Week 26 / 2025 — Your news and article roundup. Bringing you the top privacy & compliance stories of the week.
UK: Data (Use and Access) Act gets Royal Assent
👑 On 19 June 2025, the UK Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (the 'DUAA') received Royal Assent. The new legislation updates key aspects of data protection law, making it easier for UK businesses to protect people’s personal information.
The UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has also published a range of resources on the DUAA. These include a summary of the DUAA and an outline of the ICO’s plans to roll out new or updated guidance as its provisions gradually come into effect…read more
Successful meetings of G7 Data Protection and Privacy Authorities Roundtable
📜 At the G7 Data Protection and Privacy Authorities Roundtable, officials emphasised that prioritising privacy from the design stage of technology fosters innovation, trust and economic growth. They also emphasised the importance of safeguarding children's interests online, and stressed that a responsible, human-centric approach to AI could benefit society and the economy… read more
Launch of new portal for data breach notification by the Belgian Data Protection Authority
ℹ️ The Belgian Data Protection Authority (BDPA) has just launched a new data breach notification portal. This significant development aims to streamline the process of notifying data breaches in Belgium.
This article provides an overview of the key changes and requirements introduced by the new portal, offering practical guidance to help ensure compliance... read more
No non-material damage solely due to delayed data protection information
eversheds-sutherland.com • 4 min read
🧑⚖️Germany’s Federal Labour Court has ruled that a delay in providing GDPR information does not constitute non-material damage under the GDPR in and of itself.
In order to claim compensation, individuals must demonstrate specific, actual harm; subjective feelings such as annoyance or vague concerns over data misuse are not sufficient… read more
8 steps to ensure data privacy compliance across borders
🌎 As global markets become more interconnected, managing cross-border data privacy is becoming increasingly complex. This article explores the practical strategies that companies can implement to ensure compliance and protect their critical data assets … read more
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