The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 introduces consequential amendments to the 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 Regulations 2026 came into force on 23 June 2026, making consequential amendments to the Data Protection Act 2018. These amendments align DPA 2018 with the new data use and access regime introduced by the 2025 Act. Organizations must review the amended DPA 2018 provisions to ensure compliance with both the original data protection requirements and the new consequential changes under the 2025 Act framework.

What changed

• The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026 came into force on 23 June 2026, making consequential amendments to the Data Protection Act 2018 to align with the new data use and access regime.

Who is affected

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

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