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Data (Use and Access) Act: ICO abolished; Information Commission takes over

Tech · Compliance deadlines · Wed, September 30, 2026 · United Kingdom

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Sections 118-119 commence: office of Information Commissioner abolished and functions transferred to the Information Commission (Commencement No. 9 Regulations 2026). Not legal advice.

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DateEventWhen
Jun 19, 2025Data (Use and Access) Act: Royal Assent15 mo ago
Aug 20, 2025Data (Use and Access) Act: Stage 1 commencement13 mo ago
Feb 5, 2026Data (Use and Access) Act: Stage 3: main data protection changes commence8 mo ago
Jun 19, 2026Data (Use and Access) Act: Mandatory data protection complaints procedure3 mo ago
Sep 30, 2026Data (Use and Access) Act: ICO abolished; Information Commission takes overin 5 days

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