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 have been published, bringing amendments to the Data Protection Act 2018 to align it with the new data governance framework. These amendments ensure consistency between the DPA 2018 and the new data access and use regime established by the 2025 Act. Organizations handling personal data in the UK must review how these consequential changes affect their compliance obligations and data processing practices.

What changed

• The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 establishes new consequential amendments to the Data Protection Act 2018 through the 2026 Regulations
• Transitional provisions are introduced to manage the implementation period and ensure smooth transition between the old and new data protection frameworks
• Amendments align the Data Protection Act 2018 with the new data access and use regime created by the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025

Who is affected

All organizations processing personal data in the UK under the Data Protection Act 2018, including data controllers and processors subject to UK GDPR

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