UK GDPR (UK General Data Protection Regulation)
The UK GDPR is the retained EU law version of the General Data Protection Regulation as it forms part of UK domestic law after Brexit (via the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018). It applies alongside the Data Protection Act 2018. Substantively similar to EU GDPR but with UK-specific modifications including the ICO as supervisory authority, UK adequacy decisions for international transfers, and UK representatives for non-UK controllers.
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Framework Domains (6)
Chapter I — General Provisions (Articles 1–4)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| UKGDPR-1 | Subject Matter and Objectives (Article 1) |
| UKGDPR-2 | Material Scope (Article 2) |
| UKGDPR-3 | Territorial Scope (Article 3) |
| UKGDPR-4 | Definitions (Article 4) |
Chapter II — Principles (Articles 5–11)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| UKGDPR-5 | Principles of Processing (Article 5) |
| UKGDPR-6 | Lawfulness of Processing (Article 6) |
| UKGDPR-7 | Conditions for Consent (Article 7) |
| UKGDPR-8 | Special Categories of Data (Articles 9–10) |
Chapter III — Rights of the Data Subject (Articles 12–23)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| UKGDPR-10 | Information and Access (Articles 13–15) |
| UKGDPR-11 | Rectification and Erasure (Articles 16–17) |
| UKGDPR-12 | Restriction, Portability, and Objection (Articles 18–21) |
| UKGDPR-13 | Automated Decision-Making (Article 22) |
| UKGDPR-9 | Transparent Information (Article 12) |
Chapter IV — Controller and Processor (Articles 24–43)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| UKGDPR-14 | Controller Obligations (Articles 24–25) |
| UKGDPR-15 | Records of Processing (Article 30) |
| UKGDPR-16 | Security of Processing (Article 32) |
| UKGDPR-17 | Data Protection Impact Assessment (Article 35) |
| UKGDPR-18 | Data Protection Officer (Articles 37–39) |
Chapter V — International Transfers (Articles 44–50)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| UKGDPR-19 | Transfer Principles (Article 44) |
| UKGDPR-20 | Adequacy Decisions (Article 45) |
| UKGDPR-21 | Appropriate Safeguards (Article 46) |
Chapters VI–XI — Supervision, Remedies, and Provisions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| UKGDPR-22 | ICO as Supervisory Authority (Chapter VI) |
| UKGDPR-23 | Remedies and Penalties (Chapter VIII) |
| UKGDPR-24 | Data Breach Notification (Articles 33–34) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is UK GDPR (UK General Data Protection Regulation)?
UK GDPR (UK General Data Protection Regulation) is a compliance framework from United Kingdom with 6 domains and 24 controls. The UK GDPR is the retained EU law version of the General Data Protection Regulation as it forms part of UK domestic law after Brexit (via the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018). It applies alongside the Data Protection Act 2018. Substantively similar to EU GDPR but with UK-specific modifications including the ICO as supervisory authority, UK adequacy decisions for international transfers, and UK representatives for non-UK controllers. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does UK GDPR (UK General Data Protection Regulation) have?
UK GDPR (UK General Data Protection Regulation) has 24 controls organised across 6 domains. The largest domains are Chapter III — Rights of the Data Subject (Articles 12–23) (5 controls), Chapter IV — Controller and Processor (Articles 24–43) (5 controls), Chapter I — General Provisions (Articles 1–4) (4 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does UK GDPR (UK General Data Protection Regulation) map to?
UK GDPR (UK General Data Protection Regulation) maps to 614 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are Ghana Data Protection Act 2012 (Act 843) (38% coverage), Tunisia Organic Law on Personal Data Protection (Law No. 2004-63) (38% coverage), North Macedonia Law on Personal Data Protection (2020) (38% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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