Policy Briefing — UK Data Protection and Digital Information Bill Introduced
The UK government laid the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill before Parliament to reform UK GDPR, PECR, and digital identity trust frameworks.
On 18 Jul 2022 the UK government introduced the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill (DPDI Bill), proposing updates to UK GDPR obligations, cookie requirements, and identity assurance schemes.
- 18 Jul 2022 — Bill introduced. The bill streamlines DPIA and records of processing duties, expands recognised legitimate interests, and tweaks data subject rights management.
- 18 Jul 2022 — Digital verification services. A new trust framework and certification regime would govern digital identity providers and credential services.
- 2022 — Reform communications. DCMS outlined plans to reform the ICO’s governance, adjust PECR cookie consent exemptions, and enable smart data schemes.
Zeph Tech analyses DPDI proposals to calibrate UK privacy governance, marketing consent strategies, and identity verification roadmaps.