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 have come into effect, introducing amendments to the Data Protection Act 2018. These consequential amendments align UK data protection legislation with the new framework for data use and access established by the 2025 Act. Organisations subject to the Data Protection Act 2018 must review the amended provisions to ensure continued compliance with updated requirements. The regulations also include transitional provisions to facilitate the transition to the new regulatory framework.

What changed

• The Data Protection Act 2018 is amended by The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026 to incorporate provisions aligning with the new Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 framework.
• Transitional provisions are introduced to manage the transition period between the existing Data Protection Act 2018 regime and the new requirements established by the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025.

Who is affected

Organisations in the United Kingdom subject to the Data Protection Act 2018, including data controllers and processors; this affects all sectors and organisation sizes handling personal data under UK data protection law.

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