The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 amends 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 amendments to the Data Protection Act 2018. These consequential amendments align data protection legislation with new provisions introduced by the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025. Organizations subject to UK data protection requirements should review the specific amendments to understand any changes to their obligations and the transitional arrangements available.

What changed

• The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 introduces consequential amendments to the Data Protection Act 2018, effective from the regulations' coming into force date.

Who is affected

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

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