United Kingdom: Information Commissioner’s Office updated Data protection by design and by default guidance reflecting changes introduced by the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025

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Information Commissioner’s Office updated Data protection by design and by default guidance reflecting changes introduced by the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025

On 5 February 2026, the Information Commissioner’s Office updated the guidance titled Data protection by design and by default under the Guide to accountability and governance. The update reflects changes introduced by the Data (Use and Access) Act …

Scope

Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority

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2026-02-05
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On 5 February 2026, the Information Commissioner’s Office updated the guidance titled Data protecti…