Are you up to speed? The General Data Protection Regulation UK
source:
Gov.UK
published: January 2026
Data protection legislation controls how your personal information is used by organisations, including businesses and government departments.
In the UK, data protection is governed by the
UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the
Data Protection Act 2018. Everyone responsible for using personal data has to follow strict rules called ‘data protection principles’ unless an exemption applies.
There is a guide to the data protection exemptions on the
Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) website.
Anyone responsible for using personal data must make sure the information is:
- used fairly, lawfully and transparently.
- used for specified, explicit purposes.
- used in a way that is adequate, relevant and limited to only what is necessary.
- accurate and, where necessary, kept up to date.
- kept for no longer than is necessary.
- handled in a way that ensures appropriate security, including protection against unlawful or unauthorised processing, access, loss, destruction or damage.
There is stronger legal protection for more sensitive information, such as:
- race and ethnic background.
- political opinions.
- religious beliefs.
- trade union membership.
- biometrics (where used for identification).
- sex life or orientation.
There are separate safeguards for personal data relating to criminal convictions and offences.
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