United Kingdom: Privacy

The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (DUAA) introduces an important new compliance duty for businesses. From 19 June 2026, all organisations must have a clear and accessible process for handling data protection complaints.

The Joint Committee on Human Rights has published a comprehensive report examining whether existing UK law adequately protects human rights in the context of artificial intelligence, identifying critical gaps in equality, privacy, and remedy rights. The committee calls for sweeping legislative reform through a new AI Bill and the establishment of an independent oversight body with statutory powers to test, approve, and prohibit AI systems based on risk levels. The report highlights concerns about opaque AI

Websites are increasingly subject to legal and regulatory scrutiny around data protection, accessibility, and transparency. Many organisations overlook critical compliance requirements that can emerge gradually over time, creating risks that extend beyond legal obligations to affect reputation, customer trust, and user experience.