United Kingdom: Data (Use and Access) Bill, including provision requiring inquiry into use of copyright works in development of Artificial Intelligence systems entered into force

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Data (Use and Access) Bill, including provision requiring inquiry into use of copyright works in development of Artificial Intelligence systems entered into force

On 20 August 2025, the Data (Use and Access) Act entered into force, including a provision requiring inquiry into use of copyright works in development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems. Under Section 136 of the Bill, the Secretary of State is…

Scope

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

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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…