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Published on: 15 May 2025

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Parliament considers Data Bill amendments in final legislative stages

As of 8 May 2025, the Data (Use and Access) Bill is in its final parliamentary stage. Backed by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), it brings wide reforms to data regulation, including new rules on customer data access, privacy standards, and establishing an Information Commission. The Bill also spans electronic trust services, biometric data retention, and information sharing for public services. Introduced in the House of Lords in the 2024–25 session, it has completed its first passage through both Houses. See: LNB News 08/05/2025 38.

DSIT opens user engagement for 2026 UK Business Data Survey

DSIT has launched a user engagement exercise for the 2026 UK Business Data Survey (UKBDS). The survey explores how businesses handle personal and non-personal data, manage domestic and international transfers, and react to data protection legislation, to collect evidence on compliance and policy delivery...

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