Data Protection Act 2018
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The Data Protection Act 2018 (c. 12) is a United Kingdom Act of Parliament which updates data protection laws in the UK. It is a national law which complements the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and replaces the Data Protection Act 1998.
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Act of Parliament | |
Long title | An Act to make provision for the regulation of the processing of information relating to individuals; to make provision in connection with the Information Commissioner’s functions under certain regulations relating to information; to make provision for a direct marketing code of practice; and for connected purposes. |
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Citation | 2018 c. 12 |
Introduced by | Matt Hancock (Commons) Henry Ashton, 4th Baron Ashton of Hyde (Lords) |
Territorial extent | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
Dates | |
Royal assent | 23 May 2018 |
Commencement | May 2018 |
Other legislation | |
Repeals/revokes | Data Protection Act 1998 |
Amended by | Public Services Ombudsman (Wales) Act 2019 Sentencing Act 2020 Armed Forces Act 2021 Advanced Research and Invention Agency Act 2022 Health and Social Care Act 2022 |
Relates to | General Data Protection Regulation, Data Protection Act 1998 |
Status: Current legislation | |
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The Act is due to be significantly amended by the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill, which is currently at Committee Stage in the House of Lords.