United Kingdom: House of Lords adopted Data (Use and Access) Bill including new intimate image-related offences

On 11 June 2025, the Data (Use and Access) Bill was adopted following its final agreement in the House of Lords. The Bill includes an amendment to the Sexual Offences Act 2003 to create the new offences of creating or requesting the creation of a purported intimate image of an adult. The provision in question will enter into force on a date specified by the Secretary of State in subsequent regulations.