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More about Charity & Philanthropy Focus – May 2026What has changed and why it matters? The “charitable purposes soft opt‑in” came into force on 5 February 2026 as part of the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, which amended the rules under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations
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