United Kingdom: Data protection authority governance in Data (Use and Access) Bill
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Provisions on new investigatory powers for Information Commissioner in Data (Use and Access) Act enter into force
On 5 February 2026, provisions on new investigatory powers for the Information Commissioner in the Data (Use and Access) Act enter into force as provided for in the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Commencement No. 6 and Transitional and Saving Provi…
SourceProvision on data retention notices by Office of Communications in Data (Use and Access) Act enter into force
On 30 September 2025, a provision requiring the Office of Communications (Ofcom) to issue data retention notices in specific circumstances in the Data (Use and Access) Act enter into force as provided for in the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Comme…
SourceData (Use and Access) Bill, including provisions on access to customer and business data entered into force
On 20 August 2025, part 1 of the Data (Use and Access) Bill, including provisions on access to customer and business data entered into force. The Bill grants the Secretary of State and the Treasury powers to regulate data access across the economy. …
SourceProvisions of Data (Use and Access) Bill, including provisions on the powers of the Information Commissioner entered into force
On 19 August 2025, the Data (Use and Access) Bill, including provisions on notices from the Information Commissioner and the Commissioner’s powers to require documents and information, entered into force. The provisions clarify how notices may be se…
SourceData (Use and Access) Bill including data protection authority governance received royal assent
On 19 June 2025, the Data (Use and Access) Bill received royal assent. The Bill introduces a framework to regulate the access, sharing, and protection of customer and business data across various sectors. The Bill empowers the Secretary of State and…
SourceData (Use and Access) Bill including data protection authority governance was adopted by House of Lords
On 11 June 2025, the Data (Use and Access) Bill was adopted following its final agreement in the House of Lords. The Bill introduces a framework to regulate the access, sharing, and protection of customer and business data across various sectors. Th…
SourceData (Use and Access) Bill including data protection authority governance was passed by House of Lords (Bill 40 of 2024–25)
On 5 February 2025, the Data (Use and Access) Bill was passed by the House of Lords. The Bill introduces a framework to regulate the access, sharing, and protection of customer and business data across various sectors. The Bill empowers the Secretar…
SourceIntroduced Data (Use and Access) Bill including data protection authority governance
On 23 October 2024, the Data (Use and Access) Bill was introduced to the United Kingdom’s parliament. The Bill introduces a framework to regulate the access, sharing, and protection of customer and business data across various sectors. The Bill empo…
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