Data Protection Act 2018 amended by Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 consequential regulations

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 apply consequential amendments to the Data Protection Act 2018 effective from 23 June 2026. These amendments align the DPA 2018 with the requirements of the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025. Organizations subject to UK data protection law must review the amended provisions to ensure compliance with both the DPA 2018 and the new data use and access framework.

Who is affected

Organizations and data controllers subject to UK data protection law, including those operating under UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018

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