The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 brings 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 make changes to the Data Protection Act 2018 to ensure consistency with the new framework. Organizations subject to UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 must review the amended provisions to ensure continued compliance with data protection obligations. The regulations establish transitional provisions to support the implementation of these changes.

What changed

• The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026 modify the Data Protection Act 2018 with consequential amendments to align the legislation with the new data use and access framework.
• Transitional provisions are established to manage the implementation period for the amendments to the Data Protection Act 2018.

Who is affected

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

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