United Kingdom: Implemented UK-US Data Access Agreement
Description
Implemented UK-US Data Access Agreement
On 3 October 2022, the Data Access Agreement signed by the United States and the United Kingdom enters into force. The Agreement aims to facilitate data transfers between the countries for the prosecution of crimes. In particular, telecommunications service providers will be required to offer access to the data they store to authorities following a request from law enforcement agencies in both countries.
Original sourceScope
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cross-border data transfer regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
bi- or plurilateral agreement
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government