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The information on this page was current at the time it was published. Regulations, trends, statistics, and other information are constantly changing. While we strive to update our Knowledge Base, we strongly suggest you use these pages as a general guide and be sure to verify any regulations, statistics, guidelines, or other information that are important to your efforts.

 

Brexit Update:
Since the UK officially left the European Union on January 31, 2020, the relationship between the two has evolved and continues to be shaped by the ongoing implementation of the withdrawal agreement.

Key Dates:

  • January 31, 2020: UK officially left the EU and entered a transition period that ended on December 31, 2020.

  • December 31, 2020: The transition period ended, and the UK fully exited the EU single market and customs union.

  • January 1, 2021: The UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement came into effect, outlining the post-Brexit relationship between the two entities.

  • 2023/2024 Current: The UK and EU are still navigating the ongoing implementation and potential revisions of their post-Brexit relationship.

It's crucial for businesses operating in either the UK or the EU to stay informed about the latest developments and adjust their operations accordingly.

Information Commissioner's Office

Mr. John Edwards
Information Commissioner

Stephen Bonner & Emily Keaney
Deputy Information Commissioners

Address:
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire SK9 5AF

Phone (within UK): 0303 123 1113 or 01625 545745
Phone (overseas): +44 1625 545745
Fax: 01625 524 510
Email: 
Website: http://ico.org.uk/

Law Information:

Data Protection Act 1988

 

Northern Ireland

Information Commissioner's Office – Northern Ireland

Ken MacDonald 
Commissioner

Address
10th Floor
Causeway Tower
9 James Street South
Belfast
BT2 8DN

Telephone: 0303 123 1114
Email: ni@ico.org.uk
Website: ico.org.uk/

 

Scotland

Information Commissioner's Office - Scotland

Ken MacDonald 
Commissioner

Address
Queen Elizabeth House
Sibbald Walk
Edinburgh
EH8 8FT

Telephone: 0303 123 1115
Email: Scotland@ico.org.uk
Website: ico.org.uk/

 

Wales

Information Commissioner’s Office – Wales

Address
2nd Floor, Churchill House
Churchill Way
Cardiff
CF10 2HH

Telephone:0330 414 6421
Email: wales@ico.org.uk
Website: ico.org.uk/

 

Local Guidance

Guidelines (in English)

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