United Kingdom: Information Commissioner's Office adopted updated guidance on storage and access technologies under Data (Use and Access) Act

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Information Commissioner's Office adopted updated guidance on storage and access technologies under Data (Use and Access) Act

On 29 April 2026, the Information Commissioner's Office adopted updated guidance on storage and access technologies, reflecting changes introduced by the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 and amendments to the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regu…

Scope

Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
online advertising provider
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority

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2025-07-07
in consultation

On 7 July 2025, the Information Commissioner's Office opened a consultation on its draft updated gu…

2025-09-26
processing consultation

On 26 September 2025, the Information Commissioner's Office closes the consultation on its draft up…

2026-04-29
adopted

On 29 April 2026, the Information Commissioner's Office adopted updated guidance on storage and acc…