Severity: Medium Amendment UK Action required

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

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

Published
Source: legislation.gov.uk
Effective
Not stated
Deadline
Not stated
Framework: UK GDPR
UK GDPR (as amended to 30 September 2026) source

Why it matters

The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 modifies certain provisions of the Data Protection Act 2018. Organizations must review how these legislative changes impact their existing data protection compliance frameworks and update their processes to align with the revised requirements under both acts.

Who is affected

Organizations in the UK subject to GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, particularly those handling personal data or involved in data sharing arrangements

What to do

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