Data Protection Act 2018 amended to align with Data (Use and Access) Act 2025

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 amend the Data Protection Act 2018 to align it with new data governance requirements. These amendments ensure that existing data protection obligations operate consistently with the new data access and use framework introduced under the 2025 Act. Organizations subject to UK GDPR and data protection requirements must review how these consequential changes affect their data handling practices and compliance obligations.

Who is affected

UK-based organizations processing personal data under UK GDPR; entities subject to Data Protection Act 2018; all sectors handling personal data.

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