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Read techUK Deputy CEO Antony Walker's comment on Michel Barnier’s speech on the UK Government’s proposals for a relationship on data protection.

Commenting on the Michel Barnier’s speech on the UK Government’s proposals for a relationship on data protection, Antony Walker, deputy CEO at techUK, said:

“Clearly there is a need for political will on both sides, but the very point of the agreement the UK Government is seeking would be to address the areas of uncertainty that Mr. Barnier set out in his speech.

“Mechanisms will have to be found to address infringement processes, questions around future divergence and a uniform interpretation of the rules. Enabling an ongoing role for the ICO on the European Data Protection Board would help, rather than hinder, future coordination between the UK and EU on these key issues, all of which will be in the mutual interest of UK and EU businesses and citizens.”