U.K. Seeks Comment on Data Innovation Regulatory Sandbox

Sept. 11, 2018, 5:30 PM UTC

Companies in the United Kingdom have until Oct. 12 to comment on a proposed regulatory sandbox that would allow businesses to work in conjunction with the U.K.'s data protection regulator on projects that use personal data.

“The ICO sandbox will be a safe space where organisations are supported to develop innovative products and services using personal data in innovative ways,” the ICO said in its call for evidence.

The agency will take initial stakeholder input into account in preparing a detailed proposal for consultation later this year, the ICO said. Regulatory sandboxes can benefit companies that weigh a regulator’s ...

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