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 has come into force, introducing amendments to the Data Protection Act 2018. These changes align data protection requirements with new provisions in the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, affecting how organisations handle data access and use. The amendments include transitional provisions to ensure compliance during the implementation period.

What changed

• The Data Protection Act 2018 has been amended by the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026
• Consequential amendments align data protection obligations with the new Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 framework
• Transitional provisions have been introduced to manage the implementation of changes and ensure continuity

Who is affected

All organisations handling personal data under UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 in the United Kingdom, including data controllers and data processors

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