Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 brings 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 has triggered consequential amendments to the Data Protection Act 2018 through regulations coming into force in 2026. These amendments ensure alignment between data protection obligations and the new regime for data use and access established by the 2025 Act. Organizations subject to UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 will need to review affected provisions to ensure compliance with both frameworks.

Who is affected

Organizations and data processors operating under UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 in the United Kingdom

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