--- title: "Beyond Data Protection: Shaping the Ethical Use of Data in the UK" description: With the regulatory framework for personal data created by the GDPR now in place, data ethics has emerged as the next big test for regulators. We examine the key UK initiatives, highlighting their scope, impact on businesses, and how they will inform the Government's National Data Strategy. image: https://www.inlinepolicy.com/hubfs/Data-Cloud%20-%20cropped.jpg --- [![Inline Policy logo](https://www.inlinepolicy.com/hubfs/in-line-logo-horizontal-RGB-BLACK.svg "Inline Policy logo")](https://www.inlinepolicy.com/) [Talk to Us](https://www.inlinepolicy.com/contact-us) ![Beyond Data Protection: Shaping the Ethical Use of Data in the UK](https://www.inlinepolicy.com/hubfs/Data-Cloud%20-%20cropped.jpg) # Beyond Data Protection: Shaping the Ethical Use of Data in the UK by [Inline Policy](https://www.inlinepolicy.com/blog/author/inline-policy) on 01 Nov 2018 With a new regulatory framework for the protection of personal data in place, our briefing paper outlines the key policy initiatives that are shaping the ethical use of data in the UK.   [![Beyond Data Protection cover with shadow](https://www.inlinepolicy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Beyond%20Data%20Protection%20cover%20with%20shadow.png?width=300&name=Beyond%20Data%20Protection%20cover%20with%20shadow.png)](https://hubs.ly/H0hVZC50) With the regulatory framework for the protection of personal data created by the GDPR now in place, data ethics has emerged as the next big test for regulators. Business models relying on advanced data analytics, algorithmic decision-making, machine learning and other AI applications are increasingly under the spotlight.   In our [new report](https://hubs.ly/H0hVZC50) we outline the key initiatives in the UK that are shaping the norms and standards for the evolving uses of data. We explore each initiative in turn, highlighting their scope and the impact on businesses, and the extent to which they inform the Government's emerging National Data Strategy.   We hope you find this overview helpful and please feel free to get in touch with any comments or queries.  [![DOWNLOAD NOW](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3903067/f6b8d292-1953-44eb-a4b4-05ac16aa9a8b.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3903067/f6b8d292-1953-44eb-a4b4-05ac16aa9a8b) Topics: [Artificial Intelligence (AI)](https://www.inlinepolicy.com/blog/tag/artificial-intelligence-ai), [Data policy](https://www.inlinepolicy.com/blog/tag/data-policy), [Immersive Tech](https://www.inlinepolicy.com/blog/tag/immersive-tech), [Conor Brennan](https://www.inlinepolicy.com/blog/tag/conor-brennan) ![Inline Policy](https://www.inlinepolicy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo/inline-policy-logo-for-web.png?width=100&height=100&name=inline-policy-logo-for-web.png) #### Written by [Inline Policy](https://www.inlinepolicy.com/blog/author/inline-policy) [**](https://www.linkedin.com/company/inline-policy/) [**](https://twitter.com/inlinepolicy) ### Get the latest updates from our blog ## Related Articles ![Claude Mythos and the AI Cyber Threat Frontier: Can We Keep Up?](https://www.inlinepolicy.com/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-05-22%20100042.png) [Claude Mythos and the AI Cyber Threat Frontier: Can We Keep Up?](https://www.inlinepolicy.com/blog/claude-mythos-and-the-ai-cyber-threat-frontier-can-we-keep-up) Throughout March and early April 2026, rumours swirled that leading AI firm Anthropic was developing a tool ... 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