The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 introduces consequential amendments to DPA 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 brings consequential amendments to the Data Protection Act 2018 through Regulations 2026, effective from the publication date. These amendments align the DPA 2018 with the new data access and use framework established by the 2025 Act. Organizations subject to UK GDPR and DPA 2018 obligations must review the transitional provisions to understand how the legislative changes impact their existing data protection compliance measures.

What changed

• The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 introduces consequential amendments to the Data Protection Act 2018 through the Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provision Regulations 2026, effective 23 June 2026. The specific amendments align the DPA 2018 framework with the new data access regime established by the 2025 Act to ensure consistency across UK data protection and use legislation.

Who is affected

All organizations subject to UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 in the United Kingdom, including data controllers, processors, and entities handling personal data within the UK framework.

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