UK will comply with EU data laws after Brexit

The UK government has confirmed that it plans to comply with existing European laws on data handling and sharing, even after Brexit. A paper published by the GOV.UK government website said that the EU needs to recognize how the UK is looking for an early agreement in finalizing its plans. Doing so will help streamline Brexit negotiations and minimize disruption to businesses both in the UK and on the continent, the government says. "Early certainty around how we can extend current provisions, alongside an agreed negotiating timeline for longer-term arrangements, will assuage business concerns on both sides and should be possible… [Continue Reading]