UK GDPR
UK General Data Protection Regulation
United Kingdom
In force since 2021
Europe & UK
Who must comply
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
Get UK GDPR ready with ConsentX
This page is a plain-English summary for general information and is not legal advice. Confirm your obligations with qualified local counsel.
How to comply with UK GDPR using ConsentX
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Scan your website
Run a free scan to find every cookie and tracker on your site, so you know exactly what needs consent under UK GDPR.
- 2
Show a geo-aware consent banner
Add the ConsentX banner. It detects each visitor region and shows the consent experience that UK GDPR requires, automatically.
- 3
Block trackers until consent
Keep non-essential cookies and trackers blocked until the visitor agrees, so nothing fires before consent.
- 4
Record tamper-evident proof
Every choice is stored as a tamper-evident consent receipt you can produce in a UK GDPR audit.
- 5
Handle data requests on time
Use the built-in DSAR workflow with SLA timers to answer access, deletion and opt-out requests within the legal deadline.
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.