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Permission granted to eVisa challenge

The law firm Deighton Peirce Glynn (DPG) has reported that on 9 October 2025, the Administrative Court in Cardiff granted permission to proceed with a judicial review challenge to the Home Secretary’s policy of providing proof of immigration status solely via ‘eVisas’, on significant wider public interest grounds. eVisas are digital only immigration status records which have replaced physical documents such as Biometric Residence Permits as the primary method for showing entitlement to right to work and access services. The claim argues the policy is unlawful because the statutory framework permits the Secretary of State to issue alternative proof of status, and the blanket refusal to do so fetters that discretion and is irrational. In its press release, DPG cites reports from the3million and the Immigration Law Practitioners’ Association (ILPA) highlighting errors, delays and access failures, and says Home Office ‘workarounds’ are often inadequate due to delays. The two lead claimants are BSC (a recognised refugee and trafficking survivor whose eVisa displayed her trafficking name and date of birth, risking loss of support) and ‘JS’ (incorrectly recorded as having no recourse to public funds), with corrections made months after claims were issued.

DSIT Minister outlines Cyber Security and Resilience Bill plans

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) represented by Minister for the Digital Economy, Liz Lloyd CBE, addressed a techUK cybersecurity event. In her speech, Minister Lloyd reaffirmed the UK government’s commitment to the cybersecurity sector, highlighting its role as a key driver of economic growth, job creation, and national resilience through the forthcoming Cyber Security and Resilience Bill. She confirmed that the Bill will be introduced to Parliament ‘when Parliamentary time allows,’ but did not provide a firmer timeline. The Minister clarified that the legislation is intended to apply only to the most critical services, stating that ‘the vast majority of UK businesses and organisations will not be covered by the Cyber Bill because we do not think it would be proportionate.’ She also referenced the development of a new National Cyber Strategy, which will build on existing initiatives to ensure the UK remains secure and competitive in the face of evolving cyber threats.

ICO launches consultation on charitable purpose soft opt-in rules for fundraising

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has launched a consultation on guidance for new 'charitable purpose soft opt-in' rules that will take effect in January 2026 under the Data (Use and Access) Act. The rules will allow charities to send electronic marketing messages to people who have expressed interest in supporting them without requiring prior consent, though existing database contacts are excluded. The consultation runs until 27 November 2025.

Information Law weekly highlights—16 October 2025

Welcome to this week’s edition of the Information Law weekly highlights: a hand-picked summary of news analysis, updates and new content related to laws governing the use and dissemination of information and personal data. Each week these highlights focus on developments in key topics such as data protection, ePrivacy, cybersecurity, breach of confidence, misuse of private information, and defamation.

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