EU Concerns Over UK Data Protection Adequacy

by name voted on 21.05.2021

Summary

The European Parliament raises concerns about whether the UK provides enough protection for personal data, specifically regarding mass surveillance and immigration-related data use.

9 21.05.2021

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justice

human rights

social policy

administrative law

public administration

international relations

information technology and data processing

Key points

The European Parliament expresses serious concerns regarding the adequacy of personal data protection in the United Kingdom following Brexit.
There is significant worry that UK intelligence agencies engage in mass surveillance and bulk data collection without sufficient judicial oversight.
A specific exemption in UK law regarding immigration control may prevent individuals from accessing information about how their data is being used.
The Parliament warns that the UK's desire to diverge from EU data protection rules could undermine the legal certainty required for international trade.

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Documents (PDFs)

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the adequate protection of personal data by the United Kingdom MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the adequate protection of personal data by the United Kingdom The adequate protection of personal data by the United Kingdom

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