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Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the role of the ICO in relation to new UK adequacy assessments

The Secretary of State and the Information Commissioner have agreed this Memorandum of Understanding, which recognises the roles and responsibilities of DCMS and the ICO in carrying out adequacy assessments.

• From: Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport and The Rt Hon Oliver Dowden CBE MP
• Published: 19 March 2021
• Last updated: 19 March 2021 — See all updates

This was published under the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

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Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the role of the ICO in relation to new UK adequacy assessments

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Having left the EU, the Secretary of State for the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport now holds powers to make independent UK data adequacy arrangements with new partners around the world, making it easier for organisations to send data internationally.

The Secretary of State and the Information Commissioner have agreed this Memorandum of Understanding, which recognises the roles and responsibilities of DCMS and the Information Commissioner’s Office in carrying out adequacy assessments.

The UK government intends to expand the list of adequate destinations in line with our global ambitions and commitment to high standards of data protection. Doing so will provide UK organisations and international partners with more straightforward and safer mechanisms for international data transfers.

Published 19 March 2021
Last updated 19 March 2021 + show all updates

1. 19 March 2021

   Added signed copy

2. 19 March 2021

   First published.