The UK’s data protection regime is undergoing its most significant transformation since the adoption of the UK GDPR. With the successful passage through both the House of Lords and the House of Commons on 11 June 2025, the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (“DUAA”) received Royal Assent on 19 June 2025. Positioned as introducing incremental change rather than major reform, the DUAA is intended to address the UK government’s aim to recalibrate the balance between privacy, innovation, and regulatory pragmatism with the ultimate goal of promoting economic growth.Continue Reading The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025: A New Chapter in the UK’s Data Protection Framework