Data (Use and Access) Act: Stage 3: main data protection changes commence
Tech · Compliance deadlines · Thu, February 5, 2026 · United Kingdom
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Every year
| Date | Event | When |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jun 19, 2025 | Data (Use and Access) Act: Royal Assent | 15 mo ago |
| Wed, Aug 20, 2025 | Data (Use and Access) Act: Stage 1 commencement | 13 mo ago |
| Thu, Feb 5, 2026 | Data (Use and Access) Act: Stage 3: main data protection changes commence | 8 mo ago |
| Fri, Jun 19, 2026 | Data (Use and Access) Act: Mandatory data protection complaints procedure | 3 mo ago |
| Wed, Sep 30, 2026 | Data (Use and Access) Act: ICO abolished; Information Commission takes over | in 5 days |
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