United Kingdom: Data (Use and Access) Bill requiring inquiry into use of copyright works in development of AI systems was adopted by House of Lords

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Data (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…

Scope

Policy Area
Intellectual property
Policy Instrument
Copyright protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament

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2025-05-12
under deliberation

On 12 May 2025, the House of Lords agreed to Amendment 49B to the Data (Use and Access) Bill as par…

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) Act received royal assent, including requiring inquiry i…

2025-08-20
in force

On 20 August 2025, the Data (Use and Access) Act entered into force, including a provision requirin…