The 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 introduces changes to the Data Protection Act 2018 effective 23 June 2026. These consequential amendments align data protection requirements with the new data access and use framework under the 2025 Act. Organisations must review affected provisions in the 2018 Act to ensure compliance with updated requirements and any applicable transitional measures.

Who is affected

Organisations processing personal data in the UK, including data controllers and processors operating under UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018

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