In this podcast, Mel Hall, Legal Director, and Alison Marr, Senior Associate, in our Charities and Third Sector team, explore the key changes affecting charity data practices in 2026. They discuss the impact of some of the changes introduced by the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, lessons emerging from recent ICO action, how charities can approach soft opt-in with confidence, the wider implications of the Birthlink case and data protection considerations when carrying out prospect research.
Whether you work in house, advise charities or support fundraising and engagement, this episode offers practical insight to help navigate an evolving regulatory landscape.