# Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, Paragraph 16

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.
Status: prospective

In section 41 (interpretation), after subsection (3) insert—
“(4) For the purposes of this Act a register is in hard copy form if it consists of a paper copy or similar form capable of being read with the naked eye.”

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/18/schedule/3/paragraph/16 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/data-use-and-access-act-2025/schedule-3/paragraph-16
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