The Queen's Speech was delivered 21 June
2017, setting out the government's legislative plans. Key
proposals from a data protection perspective include:
- The introduction of a new Data
Protection Bill, which will incorporate the General Data Protection Regulation ((EU)
2016/679) ("GDPR"), and the new Directive which applies to law enforcement
data processing into UK law; and
- A new Digital Charter, to ensure that
the United Kingdom is the safest place to be online.
These proposals will cover a two-year period, as the Queen's
Speech has been cancelled for next year to allow both Houses of
Parliament more time to discuss Brexit legislation.
Data Protection Bill
A new law is being proposed to ensure the UK "retains its
world-class regime protecting personal data" with a data
protection framework that is suitable for our new digital age, and
to cement the UK's position at the forefront of technological
innovation, international data sharing and protection of
