Every month, we'll be shining a light on a timely topic relevant to your work as a church administrator. Whether it's a change in legislation, a seasonal event to prepare for, or a practical reminder, In Focus is here to help you stay informed and resourced in your role.

This month we are highlighting changes around GDPR and the new Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 ("DUAA", "the Act") which received Royal Assent on 19 June 2025.

Under the current framework, individuals who believe their personal data has been mishandled should complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). However, this new DUA Act will require data subjects to raise their complaint firstly with the data controller of the organisation handling their data, before being able to escalate to the ICO. Therefore organisations will be legally required to have a formal complaints process for handling data protection concerns.

Whilst there is currently no commencement date for this, churches should begin to prepare for the change and you can read more about the changes HERE.

Lastly, don't forget the UCAN Facebook Forum for Administrator and Manager level members - a great place to ask questions, share resources and find inspiration!