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Data (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…

Scope

Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cross-border data transfer regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament

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2024-10-23
under deliberation

On 23 October 2024, the Data (Use and Access) Bill was introduced to the United Kingdom’s parliamen…

2025-02-05
under deliberation

On 5 February 2025, the Data (Use and Access) Bill was passed by the House of Lords. The Bill intro…

2025-06-11
adopted

On 11 June 2025, the Data (Use and Access) Bill was adopted following its final agreement in the Ho…

2025-06-19
adopted

On 19 June 2025, the Data (Use and Access) Bill received royal assent. The Bill introduces a framew…

2026-02-05
in force

On 5 February 2026, the data transfer provisions in the Data (Use and Access) Act enter fully into …