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 amend the Data Protection Act 2018 with consequential amendments and transitional provisions. These changes align the Data Protection Act 2018 with the new Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 framework. Organizations subject to UK data protection obligations must review how these amendments affect their compliance requirements and data handling practices.

Who is affected

Organizations subject to UK data protection law, including data controllers and processors operating in or affecting UK residents.

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