United Kingdom – Data Protection & Privacy

The UK 2013 NAP

2. The State Duty to Protect Human Rights

The existing UK legal and policy framework

The Data Protection Act 1998, which applies to companies and ensures respect for the privacy of individuals.

New actions planned

The Government will do the following to reinforce its implementation of its commitments under Pillar 1 of the UNGPs:

(v) In line with the UK Cyber Exports Strategy, develop guidance to address the risks posed by exports of information and communications technology that are not subject to export control but which might have impacts on human rights including freedom of expression on line.