Who can I complain to if I have a concern about a media organisation?
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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.
Several organisations provide a complaints service regarding media organisations. The most appropriate one for your complaint will depend on the media organisation and the nature of your concern.
- I am concerned about the way a media organisation has handled my personal data.
- I want compensation or to take action through the courts.
- I want to complain about an article in a newspaper or on a news website, which is a member of: