UK Data Protection 2026 Update - Core Compliance Essentials

Introduction

Compliance with UK data protection law is essential for all employees handling personal or sensitive information. The UK framework is governed by the Data Protection Act 2018, the UK GDPR, and guidance issued by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

Regulatory expectations continue to evolve, with increasing focus on organisational accountability, cyber security, breach management, use of third-party systems and transparency when using new technologies including AI tools.

Non-compliance can lead to regulatory investigation, financial penalties, reputational damage, and operational disruption. All staff must understand the core principles of UK data protection law and how these apply in practice.

Aimed at all professional service firms, this short webinar provides a clear and practical introduction to the core requirements of UK data protection compliance and the main risks organisations must manage.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• The core UK GDPR principles and organisational accountability requirements
• What constitutes personal data and what information must be protected
• Governance responsibilities, including when a Data Protection Officer may be required
• How to recognise and respond to Subject Access Requests and other data rights
• Identifying and managing personal data breaches and reporting obligations
• Key risks when using third-party providers, cloud systems, and international transfers
• Data protection considerations when using modern technology and AI-assisted tools
• The potential consequences of non-compliance and the ICO’s enforcement approach
• Practical steps organisations can take to reduce data protection risks

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Wednesday 22nd July 2026

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