The Data (Use and Access) Bill is a significant piece of legislation progressing through parliament, aimed at updating and consolidating existing UK data protection laws, including the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 and the Data Protection Act 2018. With emerging technologies demanding new legislative frameworks, the extensive 260-page bill addresses permitted uses of data processing, particularly in scientific research and public services. Legal experts express mixed views about the implications of the bill, with some highlighting that it could threaten individual rights and privacy, especially concerning automated decisions in critical areas like policing and immigration.
The Data (Use and Access) Bill is a comprehensive update to the UK's data protection legislation, aiming to streamline processes while also posing risks to individual rights.
The bill, while massive and intricate, seeks to amalgamate various data laws and adjusts how data can be processed for scientific research and public services.
Anthony Lee expresses confidence that the proposed changes won't jeopardize the UK's adequacy status, distinguishing it from previous legislative attempts that posed risks.
Mariano delli Santi criticizes the bill for potentially undermining rights, particularly in areas like policing and immigration, raising concerns over automated decision-making.
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