# The Digital Government (Disclosure of Information) Regulations 2026, Introduction: Introductory text


This Statutory Instrument has been made, for amongst other reasons, to correct a defect arising from the making of S.I. 2023/424 and is being issued free of charge to all known recipients of that Statutory Instrument.
DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION
Made 17th September 2026
Coming into force 18th September 2026
The Secretary of State makes these Regulations, with the consent of the Treasury, in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 35(7), 36(5)(c), and 44(2) of the Digital Economy Act 2017.
The Secretary of State has, in accordance with section 44(4) of that Act, consulted the Information Commissioner, the Commissioners for His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs, the Scottish Ministers, the Welsh Ministers, the Department of Finance in Northern Ireland and such other persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.
In accordance with section 44(7) of that Act, a draft of this instrument has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, both Houses of Parliament.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/1039/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/digital-government-disclosure-of-information-regulations-2026/introduction
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