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Law enforcement codes of conduct: s71A of the DPA 2018 as introduced by DUAA 2025

The Data (Use and Access) Act (DUAA) 2025 has officially amended the Data Protection Act (DPA) 2018, introducing Section 71A: Codes of Conduct - a provision that could reshape how law enforcement agencies approach data protection compliance. While we await formal guidance from the Information Commissioner, now is the time to unpack what this means, speculate on its impact, and draw parallels with the legal sector’s already-established codes of conduct.

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Jul 104 min read