Accountability
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The Data (Use and Access) Act 2026 got Royal Assent on 19 June 2026. All the provisions affecting data protection law and the Privacy and Electronic Regulations Communications are now in force. The Department for Science and Innovation (DSIT) has set out the commencement plans. You can find more details on the Gov.uk website.
At a glance – what areas we consider
- Leadership and oversight
- Policies and procedures
- Training and awareness
- Individual rights
- Transparency
- Records of processing and lawful basis
- Contracts and data sharing
- Risks and data protection impact assessments (DPIA)
- Records management and security
- Breach response and monitoring
- Tracker template