Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 creates 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 has triggered consequential amendments to the Data Protection Act 2018 through regulations effective from 23 June 2026. These amendments align the data protection framework with the new data use and access regime. Organisations processing personal data under UK GDPR must review how these changes affect their legal obligations and data handling practices.

Who is affected

UK organisations subject to UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, particularly those processing personal data and handling data access requests.

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