As we observe Data Privacy Week (January 26–30, 2026), the UK policing sector is undergoing pivotal regulatory and technological shifts that align perfectly with Naimuri's mission of technical excellence and ethical data handling. These changes are vital steps toward a more compassionate and secure justice system.
Privacy First: Strengthening Victim Protections in 2026
As of January 12, 2026, the Home Office has enacted strict new rules preventing police from routinely requesting victims' private counselling notes. By requiring high-level authorisation and proof of necessity, these protections ensure that a victim’s journey to recovery is no longer a routine part of a criminal investigation.
At Naimuri, our mission is to support these ethical shifts through technical excellence. By embedding Privacy by Design and Data Provenance into our systems, we ensure that sensitive information is handled legally and transparently. Our focus on User-Centred Design empowers law enforcement to meet these higher data thresholds while maintaining public trust.Unleashing Innovation: The Data (Use and Access) Act 2026
January 2026 marks the arrival of the Data (Use and Access) Act (DUAA), a pivotal update to the UK GDPR. By introducing recognised legitimate interests, the Act removes the need for complex balancing tests for vital activities like national security, emergency response, and crime prevention. This reduces the manual burden on agencies, facilitating faster, more secure data sharing across the public sector.
At Naimuri, we bridge the gap between this new legislation and its practical application. Our expertise in Secure Cloud Migration and Interoperability ensures that data flows seamlessly while staying strictly within legal guardrails. By scaling proof-of-concept ideas into national assets, such as the APHIDS vetting system, we demonstrate how high-performance engineering can turn these new legislative freedoms into operational reality.Combatting AI Harm: Banning nudification tools
In January 2026, the UK government fast-tracked amendments to the Crime and Policing Bill to criminalise the supply of AI nudification tools. These new laws target the source of the problem by making it illegal for companies to provide technology designed to create non-consensual intimate images, a vital step in protecting citizens from digital abuse.
Naimuri is a proven leader in this fight. Through our partnership with the Accelerated Capability Environment (ACE), we have pioneered deepfake detection tools that identify synthetic media with speed and accuracy. By participating in the 2026 Deepfake Detection Challenge, we are not just reacting to privacy laws but continuing to build the defensive tech necessary to stop disinformation and image-based abuse before they cause harm.
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Read more about the ACE DeepFake Challenge here.
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