Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 introduces consequential amendments to DPA 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 introduces consequential amendments to the Data Protection Act 2018 through regulations that came into effect on 23 June 2026. These amendments align DPA 2018 with the new data access and use framework established by the 2025 Act. Organisations handling personal data must review their compliance procedures to accommodate the new provisions and transitional arrangements, which may affect data processing, data subject rights, and controller obligations.

What changed

• The regulations implement consequential amendments to Data Protection Act 2018 to align it with the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 framework
• Transitional provisions are introduced to manage the implementation period and ensure continuity of data protection compliance
• New obligations or modifications to existing DPA 2018 requirements may apply depending on the specific amendments contained in the 2026 Regulations

Who is affected

UK organisations and entities subject to Data Protection Act 2018, including data controllers and processors handling personal data under UK jurisdiction

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