Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 creates consequential amendments to DPA 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 introduce amendments to the Data Protection Act 2018 effective from 23 June 2026. These consequential amendments align DPA 2018 with the new data use and access framework established by the 2025 Act and include transitional provisions to manage the shift between regulatory regimes. Organisations subject to UK GDPR and DPA 2018 should review the specific amendments to understand how their data protection obligations may be affected during and after the transition period.

What changed

• The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026 enter into force on 23 June 2026, creating consequential amendments to the Data Protection Act 2018 to reflect the new data use and access framework.
• Transitional provisions are established to manage the implementation period between the existing DPA 2018 framework and the new requirements introduced by the 2025 Act, though the specific transitional arrangements are not detailed in the source material provided.

Who is affected

UK organisations subject to the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR, including data controllers and processors across all sectors.

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