# The Data Protection Act 2018 (Qualifying Competent Authorities) Regulations 2025, Introduction: Introductory text


Draft Regulations laid before Parliament under sections 82(4) and 182(7) of the Data Protection Act 2018, for approval by resolution of each House of Parliament.
DATA PROTECTION
Made
Coming into force in accordance with regulation 1(2)
The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by section 82(2A) of the Data Protection Act 2018.
In accordance with section 182(2) of that Act, the Secretary of State has consulted the Commissioner and such other persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.
In accordance with sections 82(4) and 182(7) of that Act, a draft of the Regulations has been laid before Parliament and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2025/9780348273632/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-data-protection-act-2018-qualifying-competent-authorities-regulations-2025/introduction
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