United Kingdom: Privacy

On June 8, 2026, the UK Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) published a consultation entitled “Empowering people through data intermediaries” (the Consultation).

Understanding how websites use cookies is essential for managing your online privacy and personalizing your browsing experience. This policy explains the types of cookies deployed, their purposes...

On 15 May 2026, the UK Information Commissioner's Office (the ICO) updated both its brief guidance on using children's personal data (the Brief Guidance)...

Understanding how websites use cookies is essential for managing your online privacy and personalizing your browsing experience. This policy explains the types of cookies deployed, their purposes...

On 15 May 2026, the UK Information Commissioner's Office (the ICO) updated both its brief guidance on using children's personal data (the Brief Guidance)...

The U.K. ICO has recommended significant changes to online advertising consent requirements that could reduce cookie banners and create new opportunities for publishers and adtech intermediaries. These proposed amendments to PECR would introduce exceptions for certain lower-risk advertising activities, though questions remain about alignment with EU regulations and the practical impact on the digital advertising ecosystem.