🇬🇧 United Kingdom
UK GDPR compliance with ConsentX
UK General Data Protection Regulation
In short
The UK's post-Brexit version of GDPR, read together with PECR for cookies. The consent standard mirrors the EU, enforced by the ICO.
Region
United Kingdom
Status
In force since 2021
Group
Europe & UK
Who it applies to
Organizations established in the UK, or targeting or monitoring people in the UK.
Penalties
Up to £17.5 million or 4% of global annual turnover, whichever is higher.
Key obligations
- PECR-compliant prior consent for cookies
- Clear, granular choices
- Demonstrable consent records
- Easy withdrawal
- Data subject rights handling
How ConsentX helps
PECR-ready prior blocking
Granular per-category consent
Audit-ready evidence trail
DSAR intake and SLA timers
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This page is a plain-English summary for general information and is not legal advice. Confirm your obligations with qualified counsel.
Frequently asked questions
Is UK GDPR the same as EU GDPR?+
Very close. The UK retained GDPR after Brexit and reads it with PECR for cookies, enforced by the ICO.
What is PECR?+
The Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations, which set the UK cookie consent rules alongside UK GDPR.