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UK and EU data protection and cyber security weekly update—19 February 2026

Published on: 19 February 2026

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Data protection

ICO publishes guidance on data protection complaints processes

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has issued guidance setting out fresh duties for organisations to put in place data protection complaints procedures under the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025. From 19 June 2026, all organisations must offer a route to complain, acknowledge receipt within 30 days, provide a timely response, and clearly inform complainants of the outcome of their complaint. Importantly, these rules carry no exemptions. See: LNB News 13/02/2026 16.

Forum selection for data protection claims (Wysokinski v OCS Security Ltd)

The Court of Appeal ruled that a judge was right to move a data protection and human rights action from the High Court to the County Court under CPR 53.4(2). The claim lacked complexity, was of modest value, and raised no issue requiring a High Court judge. This ruling offers important direction on choosing the proper forum for data protection litigation. The Court of Appeal affirmed that data protection claims may, and frequently do, proceed in the County Court, which is the appropriate venue for lower-value cases, as confirmed by this decision...

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