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 brings consequential amendments to the Data Protection Act 2018 in the UK. Organizations subject to UK GDPR and the DPA 2018 must understand how these amendments affect their data protection obligations and implementation timelines. The regulations include transitional provisions to support implementation of the new amendments.

What changed

• The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 introduces consequential amendments affecting the Data Protection Act 2018
• Transitional provisions are established to manage the shift from existing DPA 2018 requirements to amended requirements
• The regulations came into effect on 23 June 2026, creating a defined implementation timeline for affected organizations

Who is affected

UK organizations subject to UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, including data controllers and processors handling personal data within the UK jurisdiction

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