Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 amends Data Protection Act 2018 with consequential changes

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 makes consequential amendments to the Data Protection Act 2018. These amendments align the DPA 2018 with the new data access and use framework. Organisations handling personal data must review the updated requirements under both Acts to ensure continued compliance with UK data protection law.

What changed

• Data Protection Act 2018 is amended by The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026 with effect from the date specified in the regulations
• Transitional provisions are included to facilitate compliance during the transition period between the two Acts
• The amendments ensure consistency between the DPA 2018 and the new Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 framework

Who is affected

Organisations in the UK subject to the Data Protection Act 2018 and affected by consequential amendments related to the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025

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