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 introduces amendments to the Data Protection Act 2018 effective from 23 June 2026. These consequential amendments align UK data protection legislation with the new data access and use framework established by the 2025 Act. Organisations subject to UK GDPR must review their data handling practices to ensure compliance with the updated requirements.

What changed

• Consequential amendments to Data Protection Act 2018 introduced via The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026, effective 23 June 2026

Who is affected

All organisations subject to UK GDPR in the United Kingdom, particularly those handling personal data for commercial or administrative purposes.

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