The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 brings 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 introduced amendments to the Data Protection Act 2018 to align it with the new data access and use framework. These amendments ensure that DPA 2018 operates consistently with the Data Use and Access Act 2025 provisions and requirements. Organizations handling personal data under UK law must review how these amendments affect their data protection practices and compliance obligations.

What changed

• Amendments introduced to Data Protection Act 2018 through The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026, effective from 23 June 2026
• Alignment of DPA 2018 with the new Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 framework to create consistency across UK data protection and data access regulations

Who is affected

All organizations and entities subject to UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018 requirements in the United Kingdom, including controllers and processors handling personal data.

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