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UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 3097

Digital Devices (Access for Next of Kin) Bill

[As Introduced]
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This bill would make it easier for a person's family members (next of kin) to access their digital devices and online accounts after they die. Currently, it can be very difficult because companies have strict privacy rules, so the bill aims to create a clearer legal process for families to get access when needed.

Presented by Ian Paisley.
HybridLords2nd reading
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Bill passage

Commons

  • 1st reading18 Jan 2022
  • 2nd reading6 May 2022