Data Protection Act 2018 amended by The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 Consequential Amendments Regulations 2026

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 Regulations 2026 amend the Data Protection Act 2018 to establish consistency with the new data access and use regime introduced by the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025. These amendments ensure that data protection obligations under GDPR and UK law operate coherently alongside the new framework for data access rights and use conditions. Organizations subject to UK data protection law must review how these changes affect their data handling practices, documentation, and compliance procedures.

Who is affected

All organizations and individuals subject to UK data protection law, including those handling personal data under GDPR in the UK jurisdiction

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