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 have come into effect, introducing amendments to the Data Protection Act 2018. These amendments align DPA 2018 with the new data access and use framework established by the 2025 Act. Organizations handling personal data under UK GDPR must review the updated requirements to ensure continued compliance with the modified legislative framework.

Who is affected

All organizations processing personal data under UK GDPR in the United Kingdom, including data controllers and processors across all sectors and sizes.

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