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 establish changes to the Data Protection Act 2018 to accommodate the new legal framework for data use and access. These amendments ensure alignment between the Data Protection Act 2018 and the enhanced data access regime introduced by the 2025 Act. Organizations subject to UK data protection requirements must review the updated provisions to understand how they interact with their existing data handling obligations.

Who is affected

Organizations and data controllers subject to UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, including those processing personal data in the United Kingdom. The text does not specify particular sectors, sizes, or roles affected.

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