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DATA PROTECTION

Made 26th March 2026

Coming into force in accordance with regulation 1

The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by section 139(1) and (2) of the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025^f1.

A draft of this instrument has been laid before Parliament and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament in accordance with sections 139(5) and 140(2) and (4) of the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025.