CeMAP FRE2 Money Laundering, Proceeds of Crime & Data Protection question: UK's data protection regulator

CeMAP FRE2Money Laundering, Proceeds of Crime & Data Protection

Which body is the UK's data protection regulator from 30 September 2026?

A The Financial Conduct Authority, through its new data security and privacy division
B The Information Commission, which replaced the Information Commissioner's Office
C The Financial Ombudsman Service, which handles all data complaints
D The National Cyber Security Centre, part of GCHQ, which now enforces UK GDPR

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Answer: B. The Information Commission, which replaced the Information Commissioner's Office

Under the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, the Information Commissioner's Office was replaced by the Information Commission on 30 September 2026; the UK GDPR text now refers to 'the Commission', and the ICO name is still used publicly (legislation.gov.uk, UK GDPR Art 33 annotation). The FCA regulates conduct, not data protection, the FOS resolves financial complaints, and the NCSC gives cyber security advice but does not enforce UK GDPR.

Common mistake

Naming the FCA because firms report so much else to it.

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