The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 makes 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 introduces consequential amendments to the Data Protection Act 2018 through Regulations effective in 2026. Organizations subject to DPA 2018 obligations will need to ensure compliance with the amended provisions, which harmonize data protection rules with the new data access and use framework. The exact scope of amendments should be reviewed in conjunction with the UK GDPR requirements.

Who is affected

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

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