KNOWLEDGE BASE UK Digital Environment
October 30th, 2019 Update: On March 29, 2017, UK Prime Minister Theresa May triggered Article 50, which formally started the process whereby the UK will leave the European Union. The original plan was for the UK to leave the EU on March 29th, 2019 but the process has proven to be very complicated and dates and outcomes have continued to shift. On October 28th, 2019, the EU agreed to push the extension deadline to January 31, 2020.
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Expansion Guide - UK Digital Environment
Many products and services rely on a digitally connected and savvy populace. Knowing the mobile, internet, digital, and online purchase behavior statistics will lead you toward a better decision for which countries to target and how to reach your target customers.
Use the Mobile - Internet Usage In The UK section for information and resources to guide you on the following steps:
Understand Data Protection Regulations In The UK:
Learn more about the UK digital environment in these related Globig Knowledge Base sections.
Mobile - Internet Usage In The UK
Data Protection Regulations In The UK
Use these resources to help you understand the mobile, internet, and digital behavior of the people and government of the UK.
Global Information Technology Report 2015
Google Consumer Barometer Key Insights
Google Consumer Barometer Graph Builder
Statista: Statistics and studies from more than 18,000 sources
Pew Research Center: Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping America and the world. It conducts public opinion polling, demographic research, media content analysis and other empirical social science research. Pew Research Center does not take policy positions.
Use these resources regarding the Data Prottection Regulations in the UK:
Information Commissioner’s Office: What is personal data?—a quick reference guide
Information Commissioner’s Office: Determining what is personal data
Information Commissioner’s Office: Deleting personal data—Data Protection Act
Information Commissioner's Office: Data sharing code of practice
Information Commissioner’s Office: Data sharing checklists
Information Commissioner's Office: The employment practices code
Information Commissioner’s Office: Quick guide to the employment practices code—Data Protection Act
Information Commissioner’s Office: Personal information online code of practice—Data Protection Act
Information Commissioner’s Office: Privacy notices code of practice
Information Commissioner’s Office: How we deal with complaints and concerns
Information Commissioner's Office: Data Protection Regulatory Action Policy
Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations
Information Commissioner's Office: Guidance on the rules on use of cookies and similar technologies
Information Commissioner’s Office: Privacy in mobile apps
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KNOWLEDGE BASE UK Digital Environment