News from The DPO Centre

The DPO Centre secures shortlist for two categories at ICA Compliance Awards

April 8, 2026

The DPO Centre has once again been recognised at the ICA Compliance Awards Europe, being shortlisted in both Compliance Consultancy Firm of the Year and Rising […]

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EU AI Act: Parliament backs delayed timelines and key changes

April 1, 2026

On 26 March 2026, the European Parliament formally agreed their position on the proposed updates to the AI Act under the EU’s Digital Omnibus package. This […]

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ICO guidance clarifies how organisations can use Recognised Legitimate Interest

March 30, 2026

On 23 March 2026, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) published new guidance on Recognised Legitimate Interest (RLI). This follows updates introduced under the Data Use and Access Act 2025 and provides greater clarity […]

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The DPO Centre named one of the UK’s Best Workplaces two years running

March 13, 2026

We are thrilled to announce that The DPO Centre has once again been recognised as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces for medium-sized businesses!  Our team were presented […]

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EU AI Act amendments move forward after Council agreement

March 13, 2026

On 11 March 2026, the European Council reached agreement on amendments to the EU Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) as part of the wider AI Act […]

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DUAA update: Key provisions now in force

February 5, 2026

On 5 February 2026, a significant number of provisions under the Data Use and Access Act (DUAA) 2025 entered into force.  The DUAA was enacted on 19 June 2025 and is being implemented […]

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DPO Centre Traitors winner donates £500 to Cancer Research

January 14, 2026

At the end of 2025, colleagues from across The DPO Centre came together for our much-anticipated festive All Hands conference. A real highlight in our calendar, it is a chance to spend time together in a more relaxed […]

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EU renews UK personal data adequacy decisions

December 19, 2025

On 19 December 2025, the European Commission renewed its two 2021 UK adequacy decisions, confirming that personal data can continue to flow freely between the EU […]

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Axiom publishes white paper on the rising pressures facing GRC in 2026

November 27, 2025

On 27 November 2025, Axiom GRC released its latest white paper, The Future of Governance, Risk and Compliance: 2026 Trends. The report draws on thousands of […]

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EU DIGITAL OMNIBUS: What do the proposed changes mean for GDPR and AI compliance?

November 21, 2025

On 19 November, the European Commission announced its Digital Omnibus Regulation Proposal. This is a significant proposal to reform several major EU data protection and digital laws. The aim is to modernise and streamline the EU’s core regulations for personal data, AI, cookies, cybersecurity, […]

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