Personal data breaches
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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.
A range of advice and tools to help you understand what a data breach is, how to respond to an incident and how to avoid data breaches in the future.
If you’ve had a personal data breach, there are some immediate steps you need to take, such as containing the breach. We’ve created a range of information to help you to deal with personal data breaches.