UK GDPR Update 2026 - Key Legal Developments & Compliance Priorities

Introduction

The last year has seen some significant developments in respect of the UK GDPR and other data protection legislation. From the changes introduced by the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 to important decisions in respect of subject access requests and compensation, there is much that controllers need to be aware of.

This webinar summarises the key changes and will highlight what needs to be done to ensure compliance. Other recent developments in the field of data protection will also be considered.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• Data (Use and Access Act) 2025
• Recognised legitimate interests
• Privacy notices
• Subject access requests
• Automated decision making and profiling
• Cookies
• Application of the soft opt-in to charities
• Increased fining powers for breach of the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003
• Subject Access Requests
• Scope of subject access requests
• Meaning of ‘personal data’
• Reasonable and proportionate searches
• Provision of information
• Ashley v HMRC [2025]
• Compensation Claims
• Is there a threshold of seriousness that applies to these cases?
• What types of loss are ‘non-material’?
• Farley v Paymaster [2025]
• Regulatory Action
• Latest examples of enforcement action under the UK GDPR
• Latest examples of enforcement action under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Thursday 2nd April 2026

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