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UK ePrivacy and PECR reforms 2021–2026: tracker of consultations, legislation and Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 commencements (cookies, direct marketing, breach reporting, enforcement)

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This Practice Note outlines principal milestones and details on planned amendments to the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003 (PECR 2003), SI 2003/2426, within the broader overhaul of UK data protection rules. It collates materials and proposals from multiple organisations on ePrivacy reform, spanning consultations and draft legislation. It addresses UK legal changes from September 2021 onwards. While PECR 2003 gave effect to Directive 2002/58/EC (the EU ePrivacy Directive) domestically, EU-level ePrivacy reforms made after 11.00 pm on 31 December 2020 (IP completion day) are out of scope. For EU developments, see Practice Note: EU ePrivacy Directive—tracker.

Latest UK position—changes to PECR 2003

Government has advanced legislative changes to PECR 2003 as a strand of its broader data protection reform. A substantial portion has now materialised through the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (DUAA 2025).

Key developments

  • 5 February 2026 — Parliament: The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Commencement No 6 and Transitional and Saving Provisions) Regulations 2025, SI 2026/82 bring into force additional
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