Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 introduces amendments affecting Data Protection Act 2018

Original title: Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 effect on Data Protection Act 2018

The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 has come into force with amendments to the Data Protection Act 2018. These changes introduce new requirements regarding how organisations handle data access and use rights under UK law. Compliance officers and data protection practitioners will need to review updated procedures to ensure alignment with the new legislative framework while maintaining GDPR obligations.

Who is affected

Organisations subject to UK Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR; data protection officers; compliance teams; any entity processing personal data in the UK jurisdiction

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