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 introduce amendments to the Data Protection Act 2018. These consequential amendments align data protection obligations with the new framework for data use and access established by the 2025 Act. Organisations must review their data protection policies and practices to ensure compliance with both the existing GDPR requirements under the DPA 2018 and the new provisions introduced by these regulations.

What changed

• The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026 apply consequential amendments to the Data Protection Act 2018 to align it with the new data use and access framework.
• Transitional provisions are established to manage the move from existing data protection arrangements to those required under the new regulations.
• The amendments affect how organisations must handle data processing activities in light of the new data access and use rights introduced by the 2025 Act.

Who is affected

All organisations processing personal data in the UK, including data controllers and processors. Particularly affects organisations that handle data access requests or manage data sharing arrangements under UK law.

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