VIDEO
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.
UK Data Act: Key provisions and next steps for implementation

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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

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