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 has triggered consequential amendments to the Data Protection Act 2018 through new regulations coming into effect. Organizations subject to UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 must review and comply with the amended provisions. The regulations include transitional provisions to manage the implementation period and ensure alignment between the two legislative frameworks.

What changed

• The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026 modifies the Data Protection Act 2018 with amendments detailed in the legislation.gov.uk database entry dated 2026-06-23

Who is affected

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

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