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 (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026 introduce amendments affecting the Data Protection Act 2018 in the UK. These consequential amendments align the DPA 2018 with the new data access and use framework established by the 2025 Act. Organizations subject to UK GDPR and the DPA 2018 must review the amended provisions and implement necessary changes according to the specified transitional timeline.

What changed

• The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 introduces consequential amendments to the Data Protection Act 2018 effective from 23 June 2026, requiring alignment of UK data protection requirements with the new data access and use framework

Who is affected

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

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