Introduction
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The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 got Royal Assent on 19 June 2025. 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.
There are many PETs that you could consider as part of your data protection compliance. This section outlines some of these, and summarises their benefits for compliance, residual risks and implementation considerations.
This section is not:
- a comprehensive list of PETs;
- an ICO endorsement of any particular PET; or
- a deep technical examination of each PET.
Depending on your circumstances, you could procure specialist expertise beyond this guidance.
We plan to update this guidance as technology develops to reflect changes in the state-of-the-art.