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 provisions within the Data Protection Act 2018 to align with the new data access and use framework. These amendments ensure consistency between the 2018 Act and the broader data governance regime introduced by the 2025 Act. Organizations subject to UK GDPR and data protection requirements must review how these modifications affect their obligations and data handling practices.

What changed

• The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026 amends the Data Protection Act 2018 to accommodate new provisions introduced by the 2025 Act
• Transitional provisions are established to manage the implementation timeline between the existing Data Protection Act 2018 framework and the new data use and access regime
• The regulations modify specific sections of the Data Protection Act 2018 to ensure alignment with the broader data governance framework under the 2025 Act

Who is affected

UK organizations subject to UK GDPR and data protection requirements, data controllers and processors, and entities handling personal data within the United Kingdom

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