United Kingdom: Data (Use and Access) Act including data transfers regulation enters into force

Data (Use and Access) Act including data transfers regulation enters into force

On 5 February 2026, the data transfer provisions in the Data (Use and Access) Act enter fully 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 e…

Scope

Policy Area

Data governance

Policy Instrument

Cross-border data transfer regulation

Regulated Economic Activity

cross-cutting

Implementation Level

national

Government Branch

executive

Government Body

central government

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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) Act including data transfers regulation enters into force

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