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UK GDPR (UK General Data Protection Regulation)

United Kingdom
vRegulation (EU) 2016/679 as retained and amended in UK law; revised text valid 19 June 2026 (Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 reforms in force 5 February and 19 June 2026)
5 domains
44 controls

The United Kingdom's version of the GDPR as it stands in force today: the duties of controllers and processors read from the revised text on legislation.gov.uk, including every Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 reform in force (recognised legitimate interests, further processing, time limits, reasonable and proportionate searches, automated decision-making, children's higher protection matters, the new transfer test, research safeguards and complaints to controllers), with the Information Commission taking over from the Information Commissioner on 30 September 2026.

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UK GDPR (UK General Data Protection Regulation) is a compliance framework from United Kingdom with 5 domains and 44 controls that map to 146 other frameworks. The largest domains are Chapter IV: Controller and processor – UK GDPR (UK General Data Protection Regulation) (16 controls), Chapter III: Rights of the data subject – UK GDPR (UK General Data Protection Regulation) (13 controls), Chapter II: Principles – UK GDPR (UK General Data Protection Regulation) (8 controls). Every control below carries what it requires and what an assessor expects to see.

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Framework Domains (5)

Chapter 8A: Safeguards for research, archiving and statistics – UK GDPR (UK General Data Protection Regulation)

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Controls in the Chapter 8A: Safeguards for research, archiving and statistics – UK GDPR (UK General Data Protection Regulation) domain of UK GDPR (UK General Data Protection Regulation): 2 controls
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uk-gdpr-uk-general-data-protection-regulation::Art.84BArticle 84B Additional requirements when processing for research, archiving or statistical purposes
uk-gdpr-uk-general-data-protection-regulation::Art.84CArticle 84C Appropriate safeguards for research, archiving or statistical processing

Chapter II: Principles – UK GDPR (UK General Data Protection Regulation)

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Controls in the Chapter II: Principles – UK GDPR (UK General Data Protection Regulation) domain of UK GDPR (UK General Data Protection Regulation): 8 controls
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uk-gdpr-uk-general-data-protection-regulation::Art.10Article 10 Processing of personal data relating to criminal convictions and offences
uk-gdpr-uk-general-data-protection-regulation::Art.11Article 11 Processing which does not require identification
uk-gdpr-uk-general-data-protection-regulation::Art.5Article 5 Principles relating to processing of personal data
uk-gdpr-uk-general-data-protection-regulation::Art.6Article 6 Lawfulness of processing
uk-gdpr-uk-general-data-protection-regulation::Art.7Article 7 Conditions for consent
uk-gdpr-uk-general-data-protection-regulation::Art.8Article 8 Conditions applicable to a child's consent in relation to information society services
uk-gdpr-uk-general-data-protection-regulation::Art.8AArticle 8A Purpose limitation: further processing
uk-gdpr-uk-general-data-protection-regulation::Art.9Article 9 Processing of special categories of personal data

Chapter III: Rights of the data subject – UK GDPR (UK General Data Protection Regulation)

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Controls in the Chapter III: Rights of the data subject – UK GDPR (UK General Data Protection Regulation) domain of UK GDPR (UK General Data Protection Regulation): 13 controls
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uk-gdpr-uk-general-data-protection-regulation::Art.12Article 12 Transparent information, communication and modalities for the exercise of rights
uk-gdpr-uk-general-data-protection-regulation::Art.12AArticle 12A Meaning of the applicable time period
uk-gdpr-uk-general-data-protection-regulation::Art.13Article 13 Information to be provided where personal data are collected from the data subject
uk-gdpr-uk-general-data-protection-regulation::Art.14Article 14 Information to be provided where personal data have not been obtained from the data subject
uk-gdpr-uk-general-data-protection-regulation::Art.15Article 15 Right of access by the data subject
uk-gdpr-uk-general-data-protection-regulation::Art.16Article 16 Right to rectification
uk-gdpr-uk-general-data-protection-regulation::Art.17Article 17 Right to erasure ('right to be forgotten')
uk-gdpr-uk-general-data-protection-regulation::Art.18Article 18 Right to restriction of processing
uk-gdpr-uk-general-data-protection-regulation::Art.19Article 19 Notification obligation regarding rectification, erasure or restriction
uk-gdpr-uk-general-data-protection-regulation::Art.20Article 20 Right to data portability
uk-gdpr-uk-general-data-protection-regulation::Art.21Article 21 Right to object
uk-gdpr-uk-general-data-protection-regulation::Art.22BArticle 22B Restrictions on automated decision-making
uk-gdpr-uk-general-data-protection-regulation::Art.22CArticle 22C Safeguards for automated decision-making

Chapter IV: Controller and processor – UK GDPR (UK General Data Protection Regulation)

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Controls in the Chapter IV: Controller and processor – UK GDPR (UK General Data Protection Regulation) domain of UK GDPR (UK General Data Protection Regulation): 16 controls
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uk-gdpr-uk-general-data-protection-regulation::Art.24Article 24 Responsibility of the controller
uk-gdpr-uk-general-data-protection-regulation::Art.25Article 25 Data protection by design and by default
uk-gdpr-uk-general-data-protection-regulation::Art.26Article 26 Joint controllers
uk-gdpr-uk-general-data-protection-regulation::Art.27Article 27 Representatives of controllers or processors not established in the United Kingdom
uk-gdpr-uk-general-data-protection-regulation::Art.28Article 28 Processor
uk-gdpr-uk-general-data-protection-regulation::Art.29Article 29 Processing under the authority of the controller or processor
uk-gdpr-uk-general-data-protection-regulation::Art.30Article 30 Records of processing activities
uk-gdpr-uk-general-data-protection-regulation::Art.31Article 31 Cooperation with the Commissioner
uk-gdpr-uk-general-data-protection-regulation::Art.32Article 32 Security of processing
uk-gdpr-uk-general-data-protection-regulation::Art.33Article 33 Notification of a personal data breach to the Commissioner
uk-gdpr-uk-general-data-protection-regulation::Art.34Article 34 Communication of a personal data breach to the data subject
uk-gdpr-uk-general-data-protection-regulation::Art.35Article 35 Data protection impact assessment
uk-gdpr-uk-general-data-protection-regulation::Art.36Article 36 Prior consultation
uk-gdpr-uk-general-data-protection-regulation::Art.37Article 37 Designation of the data protection officer
uk-gdpr-uk-general-data-protection-regulation::Art.38Article 38 Position of the data protection officer
uk-gdpr-uk-general-data-protection-regulation::Art.39Article 39 Tasks of the data protection officer

Chapter V: Transfers to third countries and international organisations – UK GDPR (UK General Data Protection Regulation)

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Controls in the Chapter V: Transfers to third countries and international organisations – UK GDPR (UK General Data Protection Regulation) domain of UK GDPR (UK General Data Protection Regulation): 5 controls
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uk-gdpr-uk-general-data-protection-regulation::Art.44AArticle 44A General principles for transfers
uk-gdpr-uk-general-data-protection-regulation::Art.45AArticle 45A Transfers approved by regulations (with Articles 45B and 45C)
uk-gdpr-uk-general-data-protection-regulation::Art.46Article 46 Transfers subject to appropriate safeguards
uk-gdpr-uk-general-data-protection-regulation::Art.47Article 47 Binding corporate rules
uk-gdpr-uk-general-data-protection-regulation::Art.49Article 49 Derogations for specific situations

Your Compliance Coverage

If you comply with UK GDPR (UK General Data Protection Regulation), you already cover:

Maps to 146 other frameworks

50 total controls
UK ICO Employment Practices and Data Protection: Monitoring Workers (2023)
21 source controls mapped|57 target controls covered
42%
UK ICO Guidance on Video Surveillance including CCTV (2022)
19 source controls mapped|34 target controls covered
38%
Vietnam Law on Cybersecurity (No. 116/2025/QH15)
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
6%
USMCA Chapter 19 - Digital Trade (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement)
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
6%
Switzerland New Federal Act on Data Protection (nFADP/nDSG, 2023)
3 source controls mapped|18 target controls covered
6%
UK Open Banking Standard
3 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
6%
WHO Global Strategy on Digital Health 2020-2025
3 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
6%
Singapore Government Instruction Manual on ICT&SS Management (IM8)
3 source controls mapped|7 target controls covered
6%
Austria Data Protection Act (Datenschutzgesetz, DSG, amended 2018)
3 source controls mapped|8 target controls covered
6%
Azerbaijan Law on Personal Data (2010)
3 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
6%
South Korea ISMS-P
3 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
6%
ISO/IEC 29100:2024
3 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
6%
Barbados Data Protection Act 2019
3 source controls mapped|8 target controls covered
6%
AICPA Privacy Management Framework (PMF)
3 source controls mapped|7 target controls covered
6%
Sweden Data Protection Act (Dataskyddslag, 2018:218)
3 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
6%
SSAE 18 - Attestation Standards (SOC Reporting)
3 source controls mapped|8 target controls covered
6%
ISO/IEC 29134:2023
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
6%
SOC 2
3 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
6%
ISO/IEC 27557:2022 - Organisational Privacy Risk Management
3 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
6%
Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA)
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
Rhode Island Data Transparency and Privacy Protection Act (RIDTPPA)
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
6%
Albania Law No. 124/2024 on Personal Data Protection
3 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
6%
ISO/IEC 27400:2022
3 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
6%
NIST SP 800-190
3 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
6%
Nebraska Data Privacy Act
3 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
6%
ISO/IEC 27011:2024
3 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
6%
ISO/IEC 23894:2023
3 source controls mapped|7 target controls covered
6%
CISA Cross-Sector Cybersecurity Performance Goals (CPG) 2.0
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
6%
Vietnam PDPD
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
4%
Vermont Data Privacy and Online Surveillance Act
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
4%
UNICEF Policy Guidance on AI for Children (2021)
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
Saudi Arabia PDPL
2 source controls mapped|9 target controls covered
4%
ISO 8000 - Data Quality
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
4%
COSO Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013)
2 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
4%
DAMA-DMBOK2 - Data Management Body of Knowledge (2nd Edition)
2 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
4%
US Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSC) Manufacturer and Importer Duties
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
4%
Bahrain PDPL
2 source controls mapped|9 target controls covered
4%
GDPR
2 source controls mapped|11 target controls covered
4%
Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Programmes - Global Standards
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
4%
APPI
2 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
4%
UK Age Appropriate Design Code (Children's Code)
2 source controls mapped|7 target controls covered
4%
Australian Privacy Principles (APPs)
2 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
4%
SASB Standards
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
Uganda Data Protection and Privacy Act (2019)
2 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
4%
Armenia Law on Protection of Personal Data (2015)
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
4%
Estonia Personal Data Protection Act (Isikuandmete kaitse seadus, 2019)
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
UK Data Protection Act 2018
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
4%
SOC for Cybersecurity - Cybersecurity Risk Management Examination
2 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
4%
Azure Security Benchmark
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
ITU-T X.805 - Security Architecture for End-to-End Communications
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
ISO 27799:2025
2 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
4%
Telecommunications Sector Security Reforms (TSSR)
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
ISO 26000:2010
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
TEFCA - Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
UK Defence Standard 05-138 - Cyber Security for Defence Suppliers
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
4%
ASD Strategies to Mitigate Cyber Security Incidents
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
4%
4%
FedRAMP High
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
FedRAMP Moderate
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
UK Gambling Commission LCCP and Remote Technical Standards
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
Singapore Cybersecurity Act 2018
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
PCI P2PE
2 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
4%
ISO/IEC 29147:2018
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
4%
NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0
2 source controls mapped|7 target controls covered
4%
ISO/IEC 30111:2019
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
4%
ISO/IEC 27003:2017
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
Annex 11 to EU GMP - Computerised Systems
2 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
4%
PCI PIN Security
2 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
4%
NRC 10 CFR 73.54 - Nuclear Facility Cybersecurity
2 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
4%
ASIS SPC.1-2009 - Organizational Resilience Standard
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
4%
ISO 26262:2018 - Functional Safety for Road Vehicles
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
ISO 28001:2007 Supply Chain Security Management
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
ISO 22320:2018
2 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
4%
SANS Incident Handler's Handbook and PICERL Methodology
2 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
4%
ISO/IEC 27031:2011
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
UK Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
IAIS Insurance Core Principles (ICPs)
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
Kuwait National Cybersecurity Framework
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
PCI SSF
2 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
4%
FFIEC IT Examination Handbook
2 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
4%
Section 508 - ICT Accessibility (Revised)
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
W3C Verifiable Credentials (VC) Data Model 2.0
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO/IEC 23837:2023
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO 56002
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
ISO/IEC 27043:2015
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO 20400:2017 - Sustainable Procurement
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
ISO/SAE 21434
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO/IEC 27004:2016
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
ISO/IEC 25012:2008 - Data Quality Model
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
2%
Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) v4.1 - Process Assessment Model
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
ISO/IEC 27014:2020
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
IEC 60601-1 - Medical Electrical Equipment Safety
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
DFARS 252.204-7012 - Safeguarding Covered Defense Information
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) - Net-Zero Standard
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
PCI DSS 4.0
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO/IEC 27050-1:2019
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
UK Bribery Act 2010
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
ISO/IEC 27007:2020
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO/IEC 17025:2017 - General Requirements for Testing and Calibration
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
FedRAMP Rev 5
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
IEC 62304:2015 Medical Device Software Lifecycle Processes
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
ISO/IEC 29115:2013 - Entity Authentication Assurance Framework
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO 14064 - Greenhouse Gas Accounting and Verification (Parts 1-3)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
COBIT 2019
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO 41001:2018 - Facility Management Systems
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
Florida Digital Bill of Rights (FDBR)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
IEC 62351 - Power Systems Communication Security
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights (VPs)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
US Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) - Higher Education Safeguards Rule
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
US EPA Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) - Cybersecurity Requirements
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
UK FCA/PRA Operational Resilience Framework
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
SQF Code Edition 9 - Safe Quality Food
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
APRA CPS 230 Operational Risk Management
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
APRA SPS 220 Risk Management (Superannuation)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
UK Security and Emergency Measures Direction (SEMD) - Water Industry
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO 22000:2018
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
IEC 62443
1 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
2%
NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5
1 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
2%
ISO/IEC 27019:2024
1 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
2%
NFPA 1600 - Standard on Continuity, Emergency, and Crisis Management
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
NIST SP 1800-32
1 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
2%
EASA Part-IS - Information Security in Aviation
1 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
2%
API 1164
1 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
2%
BSI IT-Grundschutz
1 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
2%
2%
UAE Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) Regulations
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
ISO 22313:2020 - Guidance on Business Continuity Management Systems
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (SOCI)
1 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
2%
FBI CJIS Security Policy
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
AML/CTF Act 2006 (Australia)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ICAO Annex 17 - Aviation Security (AVSEC)
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ITIL 4
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
APRA CPS 234
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
ISO/IEC 27010:2015
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Canada ITSG-33 - IT Security Risk Management
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
TISAX - Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%

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What is UK GDPR (UK General Data Protection Regulation) and who does it apply to?

UK GDPR (UK General Data Protection Regulation) is a compliance framework from United Kingdom with 5 domains and 44 controls. The United Kingdom's version of the GDPR as it stands in force today: the duties of controllers and processors read from the revised text on legislation.gov.uk, including every Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 reform in force (recognised legitimate interests, further processing, time limits, reasonable and proportionate searches, automated decision-making, children's higher protection matters, the new transfer test, research safeguards and complaints to controllers), with the Information Commission taking over from the Information Commissioner on 30 September 2026. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

What does UK GDPR (UK General Data Protection Regulation) actually require?

UK GDPR (UK General Data Protection Regulation) has 44 controls organised across 5 domains. The largest domains are Chapter IV: Controller and processor – UK GDPR (UK General Data Protection Regulation) (16 controls), Chapter III: Rights of the data subject – UK GDPR (UK General Data Protection Regulation) (13 controls), Chapter II: Principles – UK GDPR (UK General Data Protection Regulation) (8 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.

If I already comply with another framework, how much of UK GDPR (UK General Data Protection Regulation) do I already cover?

UK GDPR (UK General Data Protection Regulation) maps to 146 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are UK ICO Employment Practices and Data Protection: Monitoring Workers (2023) (42% coverage), UK ICO Guidance on Video Surveillance including CCTV (2022) (38% coverage), Vietnam Law on Cybersecurity (No. 116/2025/QH15) (6% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.

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