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UK data law set for reform but doubts linger over Europe’s stance

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Martin Cloake

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The Data Use and Access Bill is poised for royal assent, but worries remain about erosion of individual rights.

New UK legislation on the use of data is set to come into force on 19 July 2025. The government claims it will “unleash … a goldmine of data”, but civil society groups have expressed concerns about many of the changes.

They argue that the right of individuals not to be subject to

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