United Kingdom: Copyright protection regulation in Data (Use and Access Bill)
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Data (Use and Access) Bill, including provision requiring inquiry into use of copyright works in development of Artificial Intelligence systems entered into force
On 20 August 2025, the Data (Use and Access) Act entered into force, including a provision requiring inquiry into use of copyright works in development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems. Under Section 136 of the Bill, the Secretary of State is…
SourceData (Use and Access) Bill requiring inquiry into use of copyright works in development of AI systems received royal assent
On 19 June 2025, the Data (Use and Access) Act received royal assent, including requiring inquiry into use of copyright works in development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems. The Bill requires the Secretary of State to report to Parliament wi…
SourceData (Use and Access) Bill requiring inquiry into use of copyright works in development of AI systems 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 requires the Secretary of State to report to Parliament within six months on progress towards publishing the economic impact as…
SourceAmendment 49B to Data (Use and Access) Bill including copyright protection regulation was approved by House of Lords
On 12 May 2025, the House of Lords agreed to Amendment 49B to the Data (Use and Access) Bill as part of Bill 238 2024-25, a package of Lords Amendments to the Bill. The amendment requires the Secretary of State or the Treasury to introduce regulatio…
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