Data Protection Act 2018 amendments take effect under Data (Use and Access) Act 2025

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 (Use and Access) Act 2025 framework. These consequential amendments ensure consistency between the two pieces of legislation and establish transitional provisions for regulated entities. Organisations subject to UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 need to review and comply with the amended provisions as they come into force on 23 June 2026.

Who is affected

Organisations processing personal data in the UK subject to the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018, including data controllers, data processors, and other entities handling personal data

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