MRS Research Policy and Standards - Quarterly Webinar

Series 7, Episode 2 - Compiled and presented by the MRS Standards and Policy team - the experts behind Codeline, MRS’ email advice service for information on the Code of Conduct, GDPR, regulations and guidelines. Helping you to stay up-to-date and within the rules.

You’ll also have the chance to submit questions to the MRS experts during the webinar, about any of the topics covered, or any other burning issues you may have. 
 
Topics to be covered in the new episode will include: 

MRS guidance updates

• MRS Code of Conduct 2026 revision
• MRS Best Practice Guide on Collecting Data on Biological Sex and Gender Identity
• Essential Safeguards: Preventing sexual harassment

Domestic and international updates 

• The Data (Use and Access) Act – implications for research, AI and data access including ICO consultation on update to the research provisions guidance
• ICO enforcement powers and regulatory direction in 2026
• AI and data protection in the UK: policy signals without an AI Act
• Latest ICO enforcement actions

International updates

• Spanish DPA fines FC Barcelona €500K over inadequate DPIA for biometric processing
• CNIL publishes guidance on AI development in healthcare 
• USA: White House unveils National AI Legislative Framework