Data Protection Act 2018 amended by Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 Consequential Amendments 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 bring consequential changes to the Data Protection Act 2018. These amendments align the DPA 2018 with the new data access and use framework established under the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025. Organizations subject to UK data protection obligations must review these amendments to ensure continued compliance with modified requirements and transition provisions.

Who is affected

Organizations and individuals subject to the Data Protection Act 2018 in the United Kingdom, including data controllers, data processors, and data protection officers. All sectors handling personal data are potentially affected.

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