UK GDPR: The United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation - the primary data protection legislation in the UK post-Brexit, setting out the key principles, rights and obligations for processing personal data
Data Protection Act 2018: The UK's implementation of data protection legislation that works alongside and supplements the UK GDPR, providing additional local requirements and derogations
PECR: Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 - Specific rules for electronic communications, including electronic marketing and cookies
Common Law Duty of Confidentiality: Legal obligation under English common law to keep certain information confidential, particularly relevant when it has been shared in circumstances implying confidentiality
EU GDPR: European Union General Data Protection Regulation - relevant for cross-border data transfers and when dealing with EU-based parties or data subjects
UK Adequacy Regulations: Regulations determining which countries or territories outside the UK are deemed to provide an adequate level of data protection, facilitating international data transfers
IDTA: International Data Transfer Agreement - The UK's mechanism for ensuring appropriate safeguards for international data transfers to countries without adequacy decisions
UK Addendum to EU SCCs: UK-specific addendum that can be used alongside the EU Standard Contractual Clauses for international data transfers
ICO Controller-Processor Guidance: Official guidance from the Information Commissioner's Office on controller and processor relationships and responsibilities
ICO Data Sharing Code: Statutory code of practice from the ICO providing practical guidance on data sharing between controllers
ICO International Transfer Guidance: ICO guidance on how to legally transfer personal data internationally, including requirements and available mechanisms
ICO Accountability Framework: ICO guidance framework helping organizations implement appropriate measures to ensure and demonstrate compliance with data protection requirements
