Impact assessment
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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.
This impact assessment sets out the benefits and costs associated with the ICO’s transparency in health and social care guidance. The impact assessment follows best practice and the guidance set out in our Impact Assessment Framework.