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EU Commission warns negative changes to UK data rules may jeopardise data deal

Published by Wanda Rich

Posted on August 26, 2021

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· Last updated: February 14, 2026

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BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Commission said on Thursday it was monitoring closely proposed changes to Britain’s data laws and warned that negative developments could lead to the suspension or termination of a data deal with the 27-country European Union. “In case of problematic developments that negatively affect the level of protection, the adequacy decision […]

EU Commission Cautions UK on Data Law Changes Impacting Data Deal

BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Commission said on Thursday it was monitoring closely proposed changes to Britain’s data laws and warned that negative developments could lead to the suspension or termination of a data deal with the 27-country European Union.

“In case of problematic developments that negatively affect the level of protection, the adequacy decision can be suspended, terminated or amended at any time by the Commission,” a Commission spokesperson told a daily news conference.

UK digital minister Oliver Dowden said earlier on Thursday the government aims to reform UK data laws so that they are based on common sense and not box ticking.

(Reporting by Foo Yun Chee, editing by Robin Emmott)

Frequently Asked Questions

What did the European Commission warn about regarding UK data laws?
The European Commission warned that negative changes to the UK's data laws could jeopardize the adequacy decision, which ensures data protection standards.
What can the European Commission do if UK data laws change negatively?
If problematic developments occur that affect data protection levels, the Commission can suspend, terminate, or amend the adequacy decision at any time.
What is the UK government's aim regarding data law reforms?
UK digital minister Oliver Dowden stated that the government aims to reform UK data laws to be based on common sense rather than mere compliance.

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