The 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 brings consequential amendments to the Data Protection Act 2018 through regulations effective from June 2026. These amendments align data protection obligations with new provisions on data access and use introduced by the 2025 Act. Organizations subject to the Data Protection Act 2018 must review and implement any changes to their data handling practices required by these amendments.

What changed

• The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026 introduce amendments to the Data Protection Act 2018 to ensure consistency with new data access and use requirements.
• Transitional provisions are included to manage the implementation period and allow affected parties time to comply with the amended requirements.
• The regulations came into effect on 23 June 2026 as specified in the legislation.

Who is affected

Organizations and individuals subject to the Data Protection Act 2018 in the United Kingdom, including data processors and controllers handling personal data.

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