The Office of the Data Protection Authority (ODPA) is pleased to present its 2025 Annual Report, setting out a year of strong performance, increasing impact and continued innovation in how data rights are promoted and protected across the Bailiwick.
The report highlights a landmark year for the Authority, marked by improved investigative timeliness, expanded education and outreach to the community and a growing influence through strategic partnerships both locally and internationally. It also reflects the ODPA’s commitment to transparency and accountability, providing clear insights into its work and results.
A key feature outlined in this year’s report is the introduction of the ODPA’s Assertive Agile Enforcement (AAE) framework - an innovative, outcome-focused approach designed to deliver faster, more effective regulatory results.
The AAE framework prioritises early resolution, constructive engagement and proportionate use of formal powers, enabling the Authority to address concerns more swiftly while maintaining a strong focus on protecting individuals’ data rights. This innovative enforcement approach also enables the Authority to take decisive action in matters of elevated risk, as demonstrated by sanctions following the investigations of Jacksons and the Medical Service Group.
The Annual Report also highlights the Authority’s new Strategic Plan for 2026-29.
Data Protection Commissioner Brent Homan said:
‘The Strategic Plan makes clear our commitment to elevating data protection in the Bailiwick by educating and equipping society, supporting a modern, safe and progressive digital economy, and responding to non-compliance proportionally, through Assertive, Agile Enforcement.’
Alongside enforcement innovation, the report highlights the ODPA’s extensive outreach work, including education programmes, community engagement and international collaboration, all aimed at strengthening understanding and trust in data protection.
Outgoing Chairman Richard Thomas CBE commented:
‘Any Data Protection Authority must be judged by the outcomes it achieves across a wide range of responsibilities. This Annual Report is a record of the main outcomes achieved in 2025. It tells stories and it sets out the numbers which show significantly heavier workloads and improved productivity.’
The 2025 Annual Report is now available to view by clicking the button below.