United Kingdom: Information Commissioner's Office updated guidance on storage and access technologies under Data (Use and Access) Act

Progress

Current status
adopted
29 Apr 2026 adopted
26 Sep 2025 processing consultation
07 Jul 2025 in consultation

Scope

Implementers
United Kingdom
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
online advertising provider
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority
Implementation Level
national

Timeline of events

29 Apr 2026
adopted

Information Commissioner's Office adopted updated guidance on storage and access technologies under Data (Use and Access) Act

On 29 April 2026, the Information Commissioner's Office adopted updated guidance on storage and access technologies, reflecting changes introduced by the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 and amendments to the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regu…

Event type outline
Action type adoption
Government branch executive
Government body data protection authority
26 Sep 2025
processing consultation

Information Commissioner's Office closes consultation on draft updated guidance on storage and access technologies under Data (Use and Access) Act

On 26 September 2025, the Information Commissioner's Office closes the consultation on its draft updated guidance on storage and access technologies. The updated draft guidance outlines obligations following the adoption of the Data (Use and Access)…

Event type outline
Action type consultation closed
Government branch executive
Government body data protection authority
07 Jul 2025
in consultation

Information Commissioner's Office opened consultation on draft updated guidance on storage and access technologies under Data (Use and Access) Act

On 7 July 2025, the Information Commissioner's Office opened a consultation on its draft updated guidance on storage and access technologies until 26 September 2025. The updated draft guidance outlines obligations following the adoption of the Data …

Event type outline
Action type consultation opened
Government branch executive
Government body data protection authority