Data Protection Act 2018 amended to align with Data (Use and Access) Act 2025

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 bring consequential amendments to the Data Protection Act 2018 to ensure compatibility with the new Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 framework. These changes align UK data protection legislation with the broader data governance regime established under the 2025 Act. Organizations subject to DPA 2018 should review affected provisions to ensure continued compliance with updated requirements.

Who is affected

Organizations and individuals subject to the Data Protection Act 2018 in the United Kingdom, particularly those handling personal data under the expanded framework introduced by the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025.

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