Reform UK proposes repeal of GDPR to reduce regulatory burden on domestic firms

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has advocated for the total repeal of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the UK, arguing it imposes excessive costs on small businesses and technology companies. The proposal represents a significant departure from current UK data protection alignment with EU standards, though the feasibility of such a move remains uncertain given existing trade and data adequacy agreements.