Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 brings 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 amends the Data Protection Act 2018 with consequential changes and transitional provisions. These amendments align the 2018 Act with the new data access and use framework. Organizations handling personal data in the UK must review how these changes affect their data protection obligations, particularly regarding data access rights, usage permissions, and transitional compliance periods.
What changed
- The Data Protection Act 2018 is amended with consequential provisions to align with the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 framework, affecting how data access and usage rights are defined and enforced
- Transitional provision is introduced to manage the period between implementation of the 2025 Act and full compliance with amended 2018 Act requirements
- Changes to the Data Protection Act 2018 clarify the interaction between data protection obligations and the new data access and use regime under the 2025 Act
Who is affected
UK organizations processing personal data, including data controllers and processors subject to the Data Protection Act 2018, across all sectors and sizes.
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