The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 introduces consequential amendments to the 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 came into force, making changes to the Data Protection Act 2018 through consequential amendments and transitional provisions. Organizations subject to UK GDPR must review the modified DPA 2018 provisions to ensure compliance with the new requirements introduced by the 2025 Act. The amendments may affect how data protection obligations are interpreted and applied under UK law.

What changed

• The Data Protection Act 2018 is modified by The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026, which came into force on 23 June 2026.
• Consequential amendments have been made to align the Data Protection Act 2018 with the provisions and objectives of the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025.
• Transitional provisions have been introduced to manage the implementation period and ensure a smooth transition between the previous and new legal frameworks.

Who is affected

All organizations in the UK subject to the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR requirements, particularly those handling personal data and required to comply with both regimes.

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