Data Protection Act 2018 amendments consequential to Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 take effect

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 came into force on 23 June 2026, bringing consequential amendments to the Data Protection Act 2018 to align with the new data access regime. Organizations subject to the DPA 2018 must review and update their data handling practices to comply with any modified obligations under the amended legislation. Transitional provisions in the Regulations establish timelines for compliance and may provide relief from immediate full implementation of certain amendments.

Who is affected

Organizations processing personal data under UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, including data controllers and processors across all sectors in the United Kingdom.

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