The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 amendments affect Data Protection Act 2018 requirements

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 with effect from 23 June 2026. These consequential amendments and transitional provisions update existing data protection obligations to align with the new Data Use and Access regime. Organisations subject to UK data protection law must review their compliance frameworks to reflect these statutory changes.

Who is affected

UK organisations processing personal data under the Data Protection Act 2018 and subject to the new Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 requirements

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