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 amend the Data Protection Act 2018 to align it with the new Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 framework. These amendments introduce updated definitions, modified procedures, and transitional provisions for organisations handling personal data under UK law. Organisations must review their data handling practices to ensure compliance with the amended provisions and meet any new obligations or timelines established in the regulations.

What changed

• The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026 introduce amendments to the Data Protection Act 2018 to reflect the new data use and access framework established by the 2025 Act
• Transitional provision is established to manage the implementation period and allow organisations time to adjust their practices to comply with the amended requirements
• New or modified definitions may have been introduced in the Data Protection Act 2018 to align terminology and concepts with the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025

Who is affected

Organisations in the UK that process personal data under the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR, including private sector companies, public authorities, and data processors of all sizes

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