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Data Protection Bill Overview

Overview of the Data Protection Bill

Data Protection Bill Overview Factsheet

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Data Protection Bill Impact Assessment

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Equality Impact Assessment

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Digital technology has transformed almost every aspect of our lives since the last Data Protection Act was passed.

The Data Protection Bill will:

  • Make our data protection laws fit for the digital age in which an ever increasing amount of data is being processed.
  • Empower people to take control of their data.
  • Support UK businesses and organisations through the change.
  • Ensure that the UK is prepared for the future after we have left the EU.

Updates to this page

Published 14 September 2017

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