United Kingdom: Data protection by design and by default guidance under Guide to accountability and governance
Progress
Current status
adopted
05 Feb 2026 adopted
Scope
Implementers
United Kingdom
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Information Commissioner’s Office updated Data protection by design and by default guidance reflecting changes introduced by the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025
On 5 February 2026, the Information Commissioner’s Office updated the guidance titled Data protection by design and by default under the Guide to accountability and governance. The update reflects changes introduced by the Data (Use and Access) Act …
SourceEvent type
outline
Action type
adoption
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority