Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 amends 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 introduces amendments to the Data Protection Act 2018, altering provisions related to data access and use. These changes impact how organizations handle data rights and access mechanisms under the UK GDPR framework. The legislative modification reflects evolving data governance requirements in the UK.

What changed

• Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 amends specific provisions of the Data Protection Act 2018 related to data access mechanisms and rights
• Changes affect the implementation framework for UK GDPR compliance requirements
• Modified provisions come into effect on 23 March 2026

Who is affected

All organizations processing personal data in the UK under UK GDPR obligations, particularly those handling data access requests and implementing data usage rights

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