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On July 15, 2026, the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) launched a call for evidence seeking practical, experience-based insight into whether the United Kingdom's data regime is enabling trustworthy data flows. The consultation invites stakeholders to provide views on how data is currently used across the UK and whether existing frameworks support the maximisation of data's potential for driving growth and improving lives. The call for evidence aims to inform the government's approach to data policy and regulation. By gathering evidence from practitioners and organisations with direct experience of data flows, DSIT intends to assess whether current arrangements facilitate the secure, efficient movement of data while maintaining appropriate safeguards. The consultation seeks to understand practical challenges and opportunities within the existing data regime, including how organisations manage data transfers, compliance with data protection requirements, and the balance between enabling data use and protecting individuals' rights. This evidence will help shape future policy decisions on data governance and inform any potential regulatory reforms needed to support the UK's digital economy and innovation objectives. The call for evidence closes at 12:01am on September 9, 2026. Responses can be submitted through the consultation portal on GOV.UK. A privacy notice is available to inform respondents how their data will be processed during the consultation process. The government is expected to publish a summary of responses and next steps following the consultation deadline. REFERENCES: Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. "Data flows you can trust." GOV.UK, July 15, 2026. https://www.gov.uk/government/calls-for-evidence/data-flows-you-can-trust