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

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 certain provisions of the Data Protection Act 2018. Organizations subject to UK data protection law must review the affected sections of the 2018 Act to understand how the new amendments alter their compliance obligations. The changes reflect evolving requirements for data use and access practices under UK law.

What changed

• The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 has amended specific sections of the Data Protection Act 2018, effective from 23 March 2026, requiring organizations to review and align their data handling practices with the new legislative framework.

Who is affected

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

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