UK Information Commissioner to give evidence to Lords committee
Thursday 18 April 2024
On 23 April at 3.30pm, the House of Lords European Affairs Committee, chaired by Lord Ricketts, will be hearing evidence from John Edwards, UK Information Commissioner.
Mr Edwards is the latest witness to appear before the committee as part of its inquiry into the free flow of data between the UK and EU post-Brexit.
Currently, the transfer of commercial and criminal investigation data is based on an EU adequacy decision which expires next year. Without it, maintaining data flows between the UK and the EU could become less straightforward for businesses and, therefore, have an impact on the UK economy.
The committee is focusing on how current arrangements are working in practice, including benefits and shortcomings, as well as the possible implications of any divergence in the respective data protection regimes of the UK and EU.
Public evidence sessions are expected to take place until June, and the committee aims to report to the House by July 2024.
The evidence session will be available to watch live or on demand on Parliamentlive.tv or in person in Committee Room 3, Palace of Westminster.
