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

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Published on: 20 June 2023

Published by an MLex correspondent

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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