UK Government Revives Data Protection Reform Plan, Aimed at Boosting Economy

The UK government has revived its plan to reform data protection rules, aiming to boost the economy by £10 billion through public sector efficiency savings. The "Data (Use and Access) Bill" proposes simplifying cookie consent, increasing potential fines for marketing infringements, and allowing spam counts to be enforced against senders. While some argue that the reforms will strengthen data privacy, others warn of reduced transparency and increased surveillance.

Source: https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/24/uk-revives-plan-to-reform-data-protection-rules-with-an-eye-on-boosting-the-economy/