United Kingdom: Privacy

On June 19, 2025, the United Kingdom Parliament enacted the Data Use and Access Act 2025 (DUAA).

Connected products are about to enter a new era of regulatory scrutiny. The EU Data Act (EDA) marks a significant shift by granting users the right to access both personal and non-personal data generated...

On 11 July 2025, the European Data Protection Supervisor, ("EDPS"), the independent supervisory authority, which oversees the processing of personal data by EU institutions...

On June 19, 2025, the United Kingdom Parliament enacted the Data Use and Access Act 2025 (DUAA).

England and Wales has no single body of cybersecurity law; instead a patchwork of statutes supplemented by the common law criminalise unauthorised access to data and regulate lawful access to it.

Responsible AI adoption begins with understanding the UK's regulatory approach. Unlike the European Union, which has implemented the AI Act, the UK has favoured a sector-specific and principles-based approach to AI regulation aimed at supporting innovation while managing risks.