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 modifies the Data Protection Act 2018 with amendments effective from June 23, 2026. Organizations subject to UK GDPR and DPA 2018 must review how these changes affect their data handling practices, compliance procedures, and regulatory obligations. The regulations establish transitional provisions to enable smooth implementation of the new data access and use framework alongside existing data protection requirements.

What changed

• The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 introduces consequential amendments to the Data Protection Act 2018, effective as of June 23, 2026
• Transitional provisions are established to facilitate the implementation of the new data access and use framework
• Organizations must review their compliance framework under both DPA 2018 and the new data access regulations

Who is affected

UK organizations and data controllers subject to UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, particularly those handling personal data across multiple regulatory frameworks

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