Context
The ICO’s Data Protection Practitioners’ Conference 2021 was held this week, bringing together more than 3,000 data protection professionals from across the country.
Key points to note
Five particular issues of note were:
- UK Standard Contractual Clauses (for use in Agreements where data is to be the subject of an International Transfer) are to go out for consultation this summer.
- A challenging year has brought positives, in that the data protection community has demonstrated resilience in challenging times.
- Data protection can be a balancing act, with data ethics and ‘accountability in practice’ being explored.
- Data Protection made easy for SMEs – there are lots of top tips and simple guides on the ICO’s SME web hub, which have been tailored to the needs of small organisations looking to strengthen their practices.
- Unlocking the benefits of data sharing.
Next actions
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