Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 introduces requirements affecting 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 force and creates changes to how the Data Protection Act 2018 operates. Organisations subject to UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 will need to understand how the new data access and use framework interacts with their existing data protection compliance requirements. This may require updates to data processing agreements, consent mechanisms, and data handling procedures.

What changed

• Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 provisions now affect the application and operation of certain sections of the Data Protection Act 2018

Who is affected

UK organisations subject to UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, particularly those processing personal data or operating as data controllers and processors.

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