'Henry VIII' clauses threaten to derail data reform bill - DecisionMarketing

'Henry VIII' clauses threaten to derail data reform bill - DecisionMarketing

Privacy campaigners have issued a stern warning to ministers that the Data (Use & Access) Bill could trigger a widespread abuse of data laws by future governments, in what they have dubbed “Henry VIII” clauses. The move, which threatens to delay the passage of the Data Bill through Parliament,  highlights that these clauses are delegated legislative powers that allow the Government to override or amend primary legislation as it was enacted by Pa…

Joint Letter: Henry VIII powers in Data Use and Access Bill could undermine election integrity

Download To Sir Chris Bryant MP, Minister of State at the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology To Rt Hon Angela Rayner MP Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government and Deputy Prime Minister As organisations and individuals concerned with health functioning of democracy, we welcomed the commitment in the Kings Speech to “strengthen the integrity of elections”. We are therefore writing to alert you to the pote…