The European Commission proposed, on 18 March, to adopt an extension to the UK’s adequacy decisions for a period of six months until 27 December 2025. The extension is due to the UK’s Data (Use and Access) Bill currently going through the Parliamentary process. The Bill will be at Report stage on 7 May, to be followed by third reading at the House of Commons before returning to the House of Lords. After what is called “ping pong”, the Bill is expected to pass by the summer.

Once the new law has been adopted, the EU Commission will assess this new legal framework and decide on its adequacy. The European Data Protection Board will then issue its Opinion before an approval is sought from representatives of EU Member States.