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 introduces changes to the Data Protection Act 2018 to align it with the new data use and access regime. These amendments ensure consistency between the two frameworks and establish transitional provisions for implementation. Organizations subject to UK GDPR must review how these changes affect their data protection obligations and compliance procedures during the transition period.

What changed

• The Data Protection Act 2018 is amended to align with the requirements and mechanisms introduced by the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025
• Transitional provisions are established to manage the implementation period and ensure organizations have adequate time to adapt their processes
• Specific amendments modify how data protection principles interact with the new data use and access framework

Who is affected

UK organizations subject to UK GDPR, including controllers and processors handling personal data

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