Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 amends 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 bring into effect consequential amendments to the Data Protection Act 2018. These amendments align data protection legislation with the new data access and use framework established under the 2025 Act. Organizations subject to UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 should review the transitional provisions to understand implementation timelines and any compliance adjustments needed.

What changed

• The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 Regulations 2026 introduce consequential amendments to the Data Protection Act 2018, effective from 23 June 2026
• Transitional provisions are established to manage the implementation of amendments and ensure continuity in data protection compliance during the transition period

Who is affected

UK organizations and individuals subject to the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018, including data controllers, data processors, and data subjects in the United Kingdom

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