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UK/EU information law weekly: DSIT Software Security Code survey, EU presidency programme, ICO nuisance call convictions, UK adequacy extended, new Data (Use and Access) Act guidance

Published on: 03 July 2025

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DSIT launches evaluation survey for Software Security Code of Practice implementation

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has begun a formal review of the Software Security Code of Practice, inviting input from both suppliers and users on how implementation has worked in practice. The review covers how organisations access and interpret the Code, the National Cyber Security Centre’s Implementation Guidance, and self-attestation obligations. Participation is open to organisations, whatever their implementation stage, with responses intended to guide future policy design and development. The survey closes on 16 December 2026. See: LNB News 30/06/2025 13.

Danish Presidency of Council of the EU publishes presidency programme

The Danish Presidency of the Council of the EU has issued its programme for 1 July to 31 December 2025, setting out its priorities under the banner ‘A strong Europe in a changing world’. The presidency aims to boost the EU’s ability to act independently amid rising global volatility by concentrating on security, competitiveness and the green transition. Legislative work will prioritise strengthening defence, economic resilience, and climate neutrality. In addition,...

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