United Kingdom: Data (Use and Access) Bill including data transfers regulation received royal assent

Data (Use and Access) Bill including data transfers regulation received royal assent

On 19 June 2025, the Data (Use and Access) Bill received royal assent. The Bill introduces a framework to regulate the access, sharing, and protection of customer and business data across various sectors. The Bill specifies that transfers can only …

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 …

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Data (Use and Access) Bill including data transfers regulation received royal assent

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