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DSIT welcomes DUA Bill becoming Act of Parliament as DUAA

Published on: 19 June 2025
Published by LNB News

LNB News 19/06/2025

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Issue Date: 19 June 2025

Published Date: 19 June 2025

Jurisdiction(s): England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales

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The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has welcomed the Data (Use and Access) Bill (DUA Bill) receiving Royal Assent on 19 June 2025 and becoming law as the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (DUAA). DSIT notes that key measures include enabling real-time sharing of healthcare data across NHS services, saving 140,000 hours of admin annually and improving patient care, and the simplification of digital identity verification through certified tools, aiding tasks like renting or job application. The DUAA also introduces legislation to support investigations into child deaths linked to social media by preserving relevant data. Additionally, DSIT underlines that as mandated by the DUAA, a new Information Commission will replace the ICO, with a recruitment drive underway for its board to ensure diverse expertise.

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