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 introduce amendments to the Data Protection Act 2018, coming into force on 23 June 2026. These amendments align the 2018 Act with the new data access and use framework established by the 2025 Act. Organisations subject to UK GDPR must review their data protection policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the amended requirements under the Data Protection Act 2018.

Who is affected

Organisations processing personal data in the UK and subject to UK GDPR requirements, including data controllers and processors of all sizes across all sectors.

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