UK seeks evidence on data rules for AI

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has opened a call for evidence on how personal and non-personal data regulation interacts with AI and other data-intensive technologies. Published on 15 July 2026, the exercise asks for practical examples of how existing rules shape data use and re-use across the economy.

The department is seeking views on legal, technical and governance arrangements that could support responsible data use while managing potential harms. It wants evidence on what is working well, where uncertainty remains, and where stakeholders see current or future friction or challenge.

The findings will help assess whether further guidance, targeted changes or more fundamental reform is needed to keep regulatory frameworks fit for technological change. The call for evidence closes at 11:59pm on 9 September 2026.