The UK unveiled plans to relax some data protection requirements under the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation, a move that was cautiously welcomed by businesses but criticized by privacy groups. Legislation first introduced last summer as a way for British firms to save costs by reducing compliance burdens was revised after consulting with businesses and data protection stakeholders, the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology said. The government estimated that reforms in the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill could save companies more than £4 billion ($4.73 billion) over 10 years. “Our new laws release British businesses from unnecessary red tape to unlock new discoveries, drive forward next generation technologies, create jobs and boost our economy,” cabinet minister Michelle Donelan said in a press release. Read More YouTube Faces UK Complaint Over Gathering of Children’s Data (1) Meta Sued in UK to Stop Personal Data Collection for Ads UK to Kill ‘Irritating’ Cookie Pop-Ups in Brexit Data Plan (1) The bill includes reforms that would make it easier for companies in the UK to mine user data for research and development. It would also remove the need for companies to hire a dedicated data protection officer and provide […]
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