Is Your Data Programme Ready for 2026? | Data Protection Outlook

Data Protection: A Look Ahead for 2026

When: Wednesday 11th February 2026
When: 10:00 am GMT

Data protection continues to evolve, but many organisations are still operating to yesterday’s assumptions. With regulatory expectations shifting from box ticking compliance to demonstrable accountability, businesses face growing uncertainty about what “good” really looks like in practice.

As the UK and EU GDPR regimes continue to diverge, international data transfers remain under scrutiny and the role of the Data Protection Officer evolves, organisations need clarity, not more guidance documents.

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Don’t miss this opportunity to understand what’s changing, what regulators are really focused on, and how to prepare your organisation for the year ahead with confidence.

Is your data protection programme ready for 2026, or still built for the past?

In this webinar, we take a practical look at how data protection is evolving and what that means for organisations operating in and beyond the UK. We explore regulatory direction, emerging risk areas and the operational steps businesses should be taking now.

The session features insights from Isabella Gibson, Lead Data Protection Consultant, drawing on real world experience supporting organisations through regulatory change.

Key questions we answer

What is changing between UK and EU GDPR? Understanding where regimes are diverging and what this means for organisations operating across borders.
What are regulators really focused on now? Moving beyond policies and documentation towards accountability, evidence and outcomes.
How are international data transfers evolving? Key developments, expectations and common areas of regulatory challenge.
What does the future look like for the DPO role? How responsibilities are shifting and what skills organisations increasingly need.
How should organisations prepare for 2026? Practical, prioritised steps to strengthen data protection programmes for the year ahead.

Why watch?

Gain clarity on the direction of travel for data protection regulation
Understand how to demonstrate accountability, not just compliance
Prepare for regulatory scrutiny around data transfers and governance
Learn how the DPO role is evolving and what that means for your organisation
Leave with clear, practical actions you can take now

Register now

Don’t miss this opportunity to understand what’s changing, what regulators are really focused on, and how to prepare your organisation for the year ahead with confidence.

Register now

Is your data protection programme ready for 2026, or still built for the past?

Key questions we answer

Why watch?

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