United Kingdom: Provisions of Data (Use and Access) Bill, including provisions on the powers of the Information Commissioner entered into force
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Provisions of Data (Use and Access) Bill, including provisions on the powers of the Information Commissioner entered into force
On 19 August 2025, the Data (Use and Access) Bill, including provisions on notices from the Information Commissioner and the Commissioner’s powers to require documents and information, entered into force. The provisions clarify how notices may be served and who counts as a relevant recipient for companies, partnerships, and unincorporated bodies. It also defines proper addresses and email rules, with notices sent by email presumed delivered after 48 hours. The provisions also criminalise destroying or falsifying documents.
Original sourceScope
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection authority governance
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament
Complete timeline of this policy change
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2024-10-23
under deliberation
2025-02-05
under deliberation
2025-06-11
adopted
2025-06-19
adopted
2025-08-19
in force