Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 modifies 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 amended provisions of the Data Protection Act 2018 with effect from 23 March 2026. These modifications align the 2018 Act with new requirements for data use and access governance in the UK. Organizations subject to UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 should review the affected provisions to ensure compliance with the updated framework.

Who is affected

UK organizations subject to UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018, including data controllers and processors handling personal data under UK law.

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