Data Protection Act 2018 amended by The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 Consequential Amendments Regulations 2026

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 has come into effect, amending the Data Protection Act 2018. These consequential amendments ensure consistency between the Data Protection Act 2018 and the new Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 framework. Organisations subject to UK data protection requirements must review how these amendments affect their data handling practices and compliance obligations.

What changed

• The Data Protection Act 2018 has been modified to align with the provisions of The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025
• Consequential amendments have been introduced through The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026
• Transitional provisions have been established to manage the implementation period
• The regulations came into effect on 23 June 2026

Who is affected

All UK organisations subject to the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR, particularly those handling personal data in connection with new data use and access arrangements

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