United Kingdom: Data transfers regulation in Data (Use and Access) Bill
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Data (Use and Access) Act including data transfers regulation enters into force
On 5 February 2026, the data transfer provisions in the Data (Use and Access) Act enter fully into force, as provided for in the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Commencement No. 6 and Transitional and Saving Provisions) Regulations 2026. The newly e…
SourceData (Use and Access) Bill including data transfers regulation 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 specifies that transfers can only …
SourceData (Use and Access) Bill including data transfers regulation 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. T…
SourceData (Use and Access) Bill including data transfers regulation 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 amends the General Da…
SourceIntroduced Data (Use and Access) Bill including data transfers
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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