MRS Research Policy and Standards - Quarterly Webinar

Series 7, Episode 1 - 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 with the latest regulations, guidance and policy developments, as well as 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: Research Participant Vulnerability 2026 revision
• A roundup of the most asked questions on the MRS Codeline advisory service

Domestic and international updates 

• The research provisions in the Data Use & Access Act
• Facial recognition software
• The Cyber Security and Resilience Bill
• Recent GDPR enforcement decisions

International updates

• EU Digital Omnibus Simplification Proposal 
• European Commission is expected to extend the UK’s adequacy under both the GDPR and the Law Enforcement Directive (LED) for six years to 27 December 2031