The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 introduces 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 applies consequential amendments to the Data Protection Act 2018 effective from 23 June 2026. These amendments align the Data Protection Act 2018 with the new requirements introduced by the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025. Organizations subject to UK GDPR and data protection obligations must review the transitional provisions and updated requirements to ensure compliance with the amended framework.

What changed

• The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 introduces consequential amendments affecting the Data Protection Act 2018, effective 23 June 2026
• Transitional provisions establish timelines for compliance with amended data protection requirements under the new legal framework
• Organizations must align their data handling practices with amendments arising from the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025

Who is affected

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

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