Data Protection Round-Up Ep 2 - The Regulatory Landscape Is Shifting Are You Prepared?

The regulatory landscape surrounding data protection, AI governance, and digital compliance continues to evolve at pace. With significant legislative changes taking effect across the UK and Europe, organisations must stay informed to understand how new requirements may impact their operations, risk management, and compliance obligations.

Join Richard Bradley for the second episode of our Data Protection Round-Up series, where we will examine the latest developments in data protection and digital regulation. This session will provide practical insights into recent legislative updates, emerging compliance considerations, and what organisations should be doing now to prepare for upcoming changes.

Whether you're responsible for compliance, data protection, information security, or governance, this webinar will help you stay ahead of the latest regulatory developments and understand their potential impact on your organisation.

What we'll cover:

1. UK Data Protection Updates

• Overview of the Data (Use and Access) Act changes introduced on 19th June

• Key implications for organisations handling personal data

• What businesses should be considering as requirements evolve

2. EU AI Act & Emerging AI Regulation

• Latest updates on the EU AI Act and recent delays to implementation timelines

• What organisations need to know about upcoming obligations and deadlines

• How evolving AI regulation may affect governance, compliance, and risk management

3. The Digital Omnibus & SME Support

• Support measures available for small and medium-sized businesses under the Digital Omnibus framework

• Prohibited applications and services under the latest proposals

• Key compliance deadline of 2nd December and how organisations can prepare

4. Enforcement Trends & Compliance Risks

• The growing use of existing legislation to address malicious or unlawful activity

• The role of the Proceeds of Crime Act in tackling serious organisational misconduct

• What these developments signal for future regulatory enforcement and accountability

Who should attend?

• Data Protection Officers (DPOs)

• Compliance and Governance Professionals

• Information Security Teams

• Risk and Legal Professionals

• Business Leaders responsible for data, technology, or regulatory compliance

How WorkNest Secure Can Support

• Guidance on evolving UK and EU data protection requirements

• Support with AI governance and regulatory readiness

• Compliance reviews, gap assessments, and policy development

• Practical advice to help organisations navigate complex regulatory change with confidence

This session is designed to provide a practical overview of the latest developments, helping organisations understand what has changed, what is coming next, and how to prepare effectively.