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 (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026 came into effect on 23 June 2026, making consequential amendments to the Data Protection Act 2018. These amendments align the DPA 2018 with the new data access and use framework established by the 2025 Act. Organizations handling personal data under UK GDPR and the DPA 2018 should review the amended provisions to ensure continued compliance with the updated legal requirements.

What changed

• The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026 effected amendments to the Data Protection Act 2018 from 23 June 2026, introducing consequential changes arising from the broader data access and use reform framework.
• Transitional provisions were introduced to manage the implementation period and ensure smooth transition between the previous and current regulatory frameworks under the Data Protection Act 2018.

Who is affected

Organizations in the UK subject to the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR, including public bodies, private sector organizations, and data processors handling personal data under UK data protection law

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