UK businesses have been advised to prepare for the impact of a no - deal Brexit on data compliance , with the prospect of a data border between the UK and EU . These additional steps include cross-border data transfer agreements (SCCs) in the approved form. After leaving the EU , the UK will have its own version of data , although the EU would not consider it adequate . Firms have already invested time and effort in meeting GDPR rules and there is a significant risk of extra complexity after Brexit . The UK Information Commissioner is helping businesses prepare . Companies face issues including organising correct cross - border agreements for data transfer and mapping their data transfers with the EU .
UK businesses have been advised to prepare for the impact of a no - deal Brexit on data compliance , with the prospect of a data border between the UK and EU . After leaving the EU , the UK will have its own version of data , although the EU would not consider it adequate . Firms have already invested time and effort in meeting GDPR rules and there is a significant risk of extra complexity after Brexit . The UK Information Commissioner is helping businesses prepare . Companies face issues including organising correct cross - border agreements for data transfer and mapping their data transfers with the EU .