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 and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026 brings amendments to the Data Protection Act 2018. These amendments align the 2018 Act with the new data access and use framework introduced by the 2025 Act. Organizations subject to UK GDPR and data protection requirements should review which provisions are affected and ensure compliance with any transitional arrangements.

Who is affected

Organizations operating in the UK subject to UK GDPR and data protection obligations; data controllers and processors handling personal data under UK data protection law

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