Data Protection & Outsourcing - Where Are We Now?

Introduction

The data protection landscape is changing faster than ever, reshaping IT outsourcing across the UK and EU.

With the UK’s Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 and major EU reforms like the Data Act and updated GDPR enforcement, outsourcing lawyers face unprecedented compliance, contracting and governance challenges.

Imagine confidently navigating cross border data flows, cloud and AI enabled services, cybersecurity obligations, and supplier management duties armed with practical insights and strategies that simplify complex regulations.

This new virtual classroom seminar will provide you with actionable guidance and expert perspectives that will help you adapt your outsourcing arrangements effectively in this evolving regulatory environment.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive course will cover the following:

• Outsourcing and the shifting regulatory landscape
• UK legislative reforms - DUAA 2025
• EU reforms - Data Act, GDPR enforcement regulation, Digital Omnibus
• AI‑related obligations in outsourcing (EU AI Act v UK approach - to legislate or not to legislate)
• Cyber resilience and supply‑chain security expectations
• Cross‑border transfers - updated adequacy status and contractual implications
• Practical drafting points for outsourcing lawyers
• 2026-2027 horizon scanning

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.