Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 makes 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 introduce changes to the Data Protection Act 2018 to ensure consistency with the new data access regime. These amendments may affect how organizations handle data subject rights, data processing obligations, and compliance frameworks under UK GDPR. The specific changes require review to understand their impact on existing data protection procedures and governance structures.

What changed

• The regulations implement consequential amendments to the Data Protection Act 2018 following the enactment of the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025
• Transitional provisions are introduced to manage the implementation of changes between the two legislative regimes
• Amendments align the Data Protection Act 2018 with the new data access and use framework established by the 2025 Act

Who is affected

Organizations in the UK subject to UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, including controllers and processors handling personal data

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