Data Protection Act 2018 amendments take effect under Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 Regulations

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 have been published, introducing consequential amendments to the Data Protection Act 2018. These amendments align the UK's data protection framework with new provisions under the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025. Organisations subject to UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 should review the detailed amendments to understand their compliance obligations under the updated legal framework.

Who is affected

Organisations processing personal data in the UK under UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. The specific scope of affected entities depends on the detailed amendments within the Regulations.

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