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The guidance on this page is suitable for large businesses in the public, private and third sectors. Small businesses should use the resources on our small business web hub.

Brief guidance

Overview - data protection and the EU

A brief overview of the changes to data protection since the UK left the EU and now has an approved adequacy decision.

Detailed guidance

Data protection and the EU - in detail

Detailed guidance about adequacy, international data transfers, European representatives, UK representatives and EU regulatory oversight, and law enforcement processing.


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