British voters go to the polls to decide if Britain should exit – or “Brexit” – the European Union. Even if Britain exits the EU, it will still likely abide by European data protection laws. The new General Data Protection Regulation – which comes into force in May 2018 – imposes very precise, non-negotiable requirements for handling EU residents’ personal data. The U.K. would no longer enjoy unfettered access to the EU’s single market, and would have to renegotiate related treaties.”]
Source: https://www.healthcareinfosecurity.com/blogs/brexit-referendum-5-cybersecurity-implications-p-2160