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 affecting the Data Protection Act 2018. These changes modify how data protection obligations apply in light of new data use and access requirements. Organisations must review their data governance frameworks to ensure compliance with both the existing DPA 2018 and the new requirements introduced by the 2025 Act. The amendments include transitional provisions to allow time for implementation.

What changed

• The Data Protection Act 2018 is modified by The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026 to align data protection requirements with the new data use and access framework
• Transitional provisions are introduced to allow organisations time to adapt their processes and systems to comply with the combined requirements of both the DPA 2018 and the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025

Who is affected

Organisations in the UK subject to the Data Protection Act 2018 and engaged in data use and access activities regulated by the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025

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