Data Protection Act 2018 amended by The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 Regulations 2026

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. These consequential amendments align the DPA 2018 with the new legal framework for data use and access rights introduced by the 2025 Act. Organisations subject to UK GDPR and data protection requirements under DPA 2018 must review how these amendments affect their data handling practices and compliance obligations.

What changed

• The Data Protection Act 2018 is amended by The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026, which came into effect on 23 June 2026

Who is affected

Organisations processing personal data in the UK and subject to UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018 requirements. The source document does not specify particular sectors, sizes, or roles affected.

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