Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 amends Data Protection Act 2018 with consequential provisions

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 have come into effect, amending the Data Protection Act 2018 with consequential amendments and transitional provisions. These changes align data protection obligations with the new data access and use framework established by the 2025 Act. Organizations operating under UK GDPR must review affected provisions to ensure continued compliance with updated requirements and understand any transitional arrangements that apply during the implementation period.

What changed

• The Data Protection Act 2018 is amended by The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026 to align with the new data access and use framework
• Consequential amendments introduced to reflect the regulatory changes brought about by the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025
• Transitional provisions established to manage the transition from previous data protection requirements to updated obligations under the amended Act

Who is affected

Organizations subject to UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 operating in the United Kingdom, including data controllers and processors handling personal data

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