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Hidden in plain sight: what Law Enforcement needs to know about the updated national security exemption

The new s78A, introduced by s88 of the Data (Use and Access) Act (DUAA) 2025 (1), significantly expands the national security exemption under Part 3 of the Data Protection Act (DPA) 2018 (2), which governs law enforcement processing. Here’s a breakdown of what’s changed and what it means for competent authorities.

Privacy Protect Group Ltd.

Jul 234 min read