Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 introduces consequential amendments to Data Protection Act 2018

Original title: The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026 effect on Data Protection Act 2018

The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026 make amendments to the Data Protection Act 2018 to align it with the new data access and use regime. Organizations subject to UK GDPR must review how these changes affect their data handling processes, particularly regarding rights of access and data use principles. The regulations include transitional provisions to manage the shift from the existing framework to the new requirements.

What changed

• The Data Protection Act 2018 is amended to align with the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 framework
• Transitional provisions are introduced to manage implementation of the new data access and use regime
• Changes affect the application and interpretation of existing data protection obligations under UK GDPR

Who is affected

UK organizations processing personal data subject to UK GDPR, particularly those affected by changes to data access rights and data use principles introduced by the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025

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