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 to align with the new data access and use framework. Organizations subject to UK GDPR must review how these amendments affect their data handling obligations and ensure compliance with both the existing data protection requirements and the new transitional provisions. The regulations establish a transition period for implementation of the changes introduced by the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025.

What changed

• The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026 introduces amendments to the Data Protection Act 2018
• Transitional provisions are established for the implementation period of the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 changes

Who is affected

Organizations subject to UK GDPR in the United Kingdom, including data controllers and processors handling personal data

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