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Comment—Is UK trial of collaborative UK GDPR enforcement the genesis of a new regulatory model?

Published on: 20 June 2023
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Table of contents

  • But do fines actually work?
  • Outcome-based co-operative regulation
  • The view from the ICO
  • Certainty

Article summary

MLex: The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) is exploring a new regulatory model that shifts the focus in UK General Data Protection Regulation, Retained Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (UK GDPR) enforcement from big fines and punishment toward collaboration. It reflects a body of academic research, but rolling out such a fundamental change in approach widely will come with challenges and resistance. But if the ICO sees rewards, it could eventually mean big-ticket fines becoming rare or even a thing of the past.

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