United Kingdom: Provisions on new investigatory powers for Information Commissioner in Data (Use and Access) Act enter into force
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Provisions on new investigatory powers for Information Commissioner in Data (Use and Access) Act enter into force
On 5 February 2026, provisions on new investigatory powers for the Information Commissioner in the Data (Use and Access) Act enter into force as provided for in the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Commencement No. 6 and Transitional and Saving Provisions) Regulations 2026. The newly effective provisions amend the Data Protection Act 2018, giving the Commissioner the power to require controllers or processors to commission a third-party report on a relevant matter. The Commissioner will also be able to require controllers or processors to attend interviews as part of an investigation.
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Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection authority governance
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
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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
2025-08-20
in force
2025-09-30
in force