BT Shops for European Union Data Watchdog as Brexit Adds Hurdles

BT Group Plc, Britain’s former phone monopoly, is seeking a new data protection base in the European Union as Brexit adds another layer of complexity to the movement of data across borders. “As part of our Brexit scenario planning we are exploring a range of potential options for a lead European country for ensuring compliance with EU data regulations,” a BT spokeswoman said by email. The transfer of personal data between the European Union and the U.K. -- anything from a consumer’s seat preferences on an airplane to billing information -- has been a top Brexit concern for British businesses with operations across the bloc.