This Q&A guide gives a high-level overview of privacy rules and principles in the UK (England and Wales), including what national laws regulate the right to respect for private and family life and freedom of expression, to whom the rules apply and what privacy rights are granted and imposed. It also covers the jurisdictional scope of the privacy law rules and the remedies available to redress infringement.
To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the Privacy Country Q&A tool.