As part of Boris Johnson’s Withdrawal Agreement Bill, the data privacy protections afforded by GDPR will remain intact for UK residents. Essentially, the current GDPR rules will still apply in the UK after Brexit and will be absorbed into and work hand in hand with the UK’s existing Data Protection Act of 2018.
Q: Does GDPR still apply after Brexit?
Q: Do we have the right to Privacy after Brexit?
Q: What happens to my website if I have a .eu domain name?
Q: Will we still have the same Facial Recognition laws as Europe?
Q: Can I use a VPN to search the web or shop online as though I am still in Europe?
Q: Can I still buy things online from Europe?
Q: What will European companies do with my Data After Brexit?
GDPR and Brexit – What Does Leaving The EU Mean For UK Privacy Protections by Attila Tomaschek of ProPrivacy