Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 brings consequential amendments to DPA 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 came into effect, amending the Data Protection Act 2018. These consequential amendments align DPA 2018 with the new data access and use framework introduced by the 2025 Act. Organizations subject to UK data protection requirements must review their practices to ensure compliance with the modified provisions.

Who is affected

UK organizations processing personal data under the Data Protection Act 2018; data controllers and processors subject to UK GDPR and DPA 2018 requirements

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