Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 affects 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 effect and modifies the Data Protection Act 2018. Organizations subject to UK GDPR and DPA 2018 requirements must review how the new provisions affect their data handling practices, particularly regarding data usage rights and access mechanisms. The amendments align UK data protection frameworks with updated legislative requirements.

What changed

• Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 amendments now apply to the Data Protection Act 2018
• Modifications effective from 23 March 2026 affect how organizations must manage data usage and access requests
• UK GDPR compliance obligations intersect with new data access and usage provisions

Who is affected

Organizations in the UK subject to UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018, including data controllers and processors handling personal data

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