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UK Data Act: Key provisions and next steps for implementation


Published: 23 July 2025

The U.K. Data (Use and Access) Act received Royal Assent 19 June, ushering in a significant number of changes to U.K. data protection law, including to scientific research, legal bases for processing, automated decision-making and direct marketing. Some provisions commence automatically but many require further commencement regulations. In this LinkedIn Live, IAPP Research and Insights Director Joe Jones was joined by the U.K. Government Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Data Protection Policy Team Leader Robin Edwards to learn about the key provisions and next steps for the act's implementation. Watch the full recording on LinkedIn.

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VIDEO

UK Data Act: Key provisions and next steps for implementation

Published: 23 July 2025


Contributors:

Joe Jones

Research and Insights Director, IAPP


The U.K. Data (Use and Access) Act received Royal Assent 19 June, ushering in a significant number of changes to U.K. data protection law, including to scientific research, legal bases for processing, automated decision-making and direct marketing. Some provisions commence automatically but many require further commencement regulations. In this LinkedIn Live, IAPP Research and Insights Director Joe Jones was joined by the U.K. Government Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Data Protection Policy Team Leader Robin Edwards to learn about the key provisions and next steps for the act's implementation. Watch the full recording on LinkedIn.

UK Data Act: Key provisions and next steps for implementation

View upcoming IAPP LinkedIn Live events
CPE credit badge

This content is eligible for Continuing Professional Education credits. Please self-submit according to CPE policy guidelines.

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Tags:

Law and regulationStrategy and governanceGovernmentPrivacy

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