Lords inquiry into the free flow of commercial and criminal investigation data between the UK and EU hears from small business and lawyers
Thursday 2 May 2024
The House of Lords European Affairs Committee is continuing its inquiry into “data adequacy”, and its implications for the UK-EU relationship.
The inquiry, chaired by Lord Ricketts, comes ahead of the upcoming renewal decision to continue allowing the free flow of commercial and criminal investigation-related personal data to and from the bloc which was granted by the EU post-Brexit under the GDPR and the Law Enforcement Directive.
The inquiry 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 data protection regimes of the UK and EU.
On Tuesday 7 May in Committee Room 4 of the Palace of Westminster, committee members will hear from:
- Nicola Watkinson, Managing Director, International, TheCityUK
- Ruth Boardman, Co-head, Bird & Bird's International Privacy and Data Protection Group
- Neil Warwick, Federation of Small Businesses, Policy Champion for International Affairs.
Topics the committee is seeking evidence on include:
- Assessment of the existing adequacy arrangement underpinning data flows between the UK and the European Union
- Possible challenges to UK-EU data adequacy regime
- Implications of a no or disrupted UK-EU data adequacy scenario
- Lessons learned from other countries’ experiences with the adequacy system and engagement with the European Commission’s process
The session can be heard live or on demand on Parliament TV or in person.
The full call for evidence and further information is available on the committee’s website.
