Data Protection Act 2018 amended by Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 Regulations

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 came into effect, making consequential amendments to the Data Protection Act 2018. These amendments align the Act with the new framework for data use and access introduced by the 2025 Act. Organizations handling personal data under UK GDPR and the DPA 2018 must review the amended provisions to ensure continued compliance with updated requirements.

Who is affected

Organizations in the UK processing personal data under UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, including data controllers and processors across all sectors.

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