The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 introduces consequential amendments to the 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 introduce changes to the Data Protection Act 2018 as a consequence of the new data access and use legislation. These amendments align the DPA 2018 with the new statutory framework and establish transitional provisions for compliance. Organisations subject to UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 will need to understand how these modifications affect their existing data protection obligations and implementation timelines.

What changed

• The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026 have been introduced, amending the Data Protection Act 2018 effective from 23 June 2026. Review the full text of the regulations at the provided legislation.gov.uk link for specific section-by-section changes.
• Transitional provisions are established to manage the implementation period as organisations transition to compliance with both the amended Data Protection Act 2018 and the new Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 framework.

Who is affected

Organisations in the UK subject to the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018, including data controllers, data processors, and data protection officers. Particular impact on organisations handling personal data and those involved in data sharing or access arrangements.

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