The 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 effect changes to the Data Protection Act 2018 through statutory amendments. Organizations subject to UK GDPR and data protection obligations must assess how the consequential amendments and any transitional provisions impact their existing compliance frameworks and data handling practices.

What changed

• The Data Protection Act 2018 is subject to consequential amendments introduced by The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 Regulations 2026
• Transitional provisions are established to manage the implementation period for the amendments
• Specific affected sections of the Data Protection Act 2018 are identified for modification as of 23 June 2026

Who is affected

Organizations in the UK subject to UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, including data controllers and processors

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