Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 modifies Data Protection Act 2018 requirements

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

The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 introduces amendments to the Data Protection Act 2018. Organizations subject to UK GDPR must review how these amendments affect their data protection obligations and compliance frameworks. The changes take effect from 23 March 2026, requiring updates to data handling procedures and documentation.

What changed

• Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 modifies provisions of the Data Protection Act 2018, effective 23 March 2026
• The legislation creates new requirements or amendments that affect how data protection obligations are implemented under UK law

Who is affected

Organizations in the UK subject to UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, particularly those handling personal data across regulated sectors

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