Data Protection Act 2018 amended by Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 consequential regulations

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 came into force, amending the Data Protection Act 2018. These regulations implement necessary changes to align the Data Protection Act 2018 with the new data access and use regulatory framework. Organizations handling personal data under UK GDPR must review affected provisions to ensure compliance with both regimes, as the amendments may affect data processing rights, access mechanisms, and related obligations.

What changed

• The Data Protection Act 2018 is amended by The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026 to ensure compatibility with the new data access and use framework introduced by the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025

Who is affected

UK organizations and data controllers subject to UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018; any entity processing personal data in the UK

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