UK Report May 2026

UK Report - Issue 145

01 May 2026

UK Report May 2026

Overview

Contents

COMMENTS

• En route to closer alignment between the UK and the EU
• What is the outlook for AI in the UK?

LEAD STORIES

• Data mapping and AI compliance: What it can do for you
  The mapping results can provide easily accessible information for DPIAs and broader AI assessments. Jenai Nissim and Claire Saunders of HelloDPO Law explain.
• Synthetic bodies, real harm: Deepfake image-based sexual abuse and the limits of regulation
  Deepfake image abuse is a growing problem facilitated by online platforms say Ravi Naik and Alex Lawrence-Archer of AWO.

NEWS

• ICO has to prioritise its functions
• AI and digital simplification at the crossroads

ANALYSIS

• Automated decision-making in a post-DUAA world
• The Court of Appeal upholds the Information Commissioner’s position in the DSG case
• Government suggests proportionate interventions to enhance children’s privacy

MANAGEMENT

• Gamification enhances data protection training

NEWS IN BRIEF

• Cyber Bill at Report stage in the House of Commons
  
• ICO: Better transparency needed in recruitment ADM
  
• Government consults on digital IDs
  
• Delay in ICO non-exec appointments
  
• ICO and Ofcom: Self-declaration is not sufficient for age assurance
  
• England’s school phone ban to be given legal bite
  
• ICO writes to social media companies on age assurance
  
• DRCF promotes a joined-up regulatory approach to Agentic AI
  
• Government’s copyright and AI report: Wait and see approach
  
• Government consultation on children’s digital wellbeing