Data Protection Act 2018 amended by Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 consequential regulations

Original title: The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026 effect on Data Protection Act 2018

The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026 introduce amendments to the Data Protection Act 2018 to align it with the new data governance framework. These changes ensure consistency between the DPA 2018 and the provisions of the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025. Organizations subject to UK data protection requirements must review the modified provisions to ensure ongoing compliance with both regimes.

What changed

• Data Protection Act 2018 amended to reflect the new regulatory framework established by the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025
• Transitional provisions implemented to manage the transition from existing data protection requirements to the new integrated data governance framework
• Consequential amendments made to align DPA 2018 with Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 provisions effective from June 2026

Who is affected

All UK organizations subject to the Data Protection Act 2018, including data controllers and processors handling personal data under UK jurisdiction

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