Getting Ready for Soft Opt-In: What UK Charities and Fundraisers Need to Know

After years of campaigning, UK charities have finally gained the ability to use soft opt-in for direct electronic marketing. The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, which received royal assent in June, extends this exemption to charitable purposes – but the journey from legislation to practical implementation has proven more complex than many hoped.


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