Data protection legislation controls how your personal information is used by organisations, including businesses and government departments. In the UK, data protection is governed by the...

Data Protection Act 2018 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 09 November 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date.

The Data Protection Act 2018 (c. 12) is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom which updates data protection laws in the UK. It is a national law which complements the European Union's General …

Jul 27, 2024 · It outlines the legal extent to which data can be collected, processed, and used within the UK and sets out several penalties for those who breach these laws. More specifically, the framework …

The Data Protection Act 2018 achieved Royal Assent on 23 May 2018. It implements the government's manifesto commitment to update the UK’s data protection laws.

The Data Protection Act 1998 has now been replaced by the Data Protection Act 2018. All text content is available under the Open Government Licence v3.0, except where otherwise stated.

Nov 7, 2025 · Under the UK Data Protection Act 2018, personal data must be processed fairly, transparently, and lawfully. Entities can only lawfully collect necessary data that’s relevant and …