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 amends the Data Protection Act 2018 with consequential changes resulting from the new Data (Use and Access) Act 2025. These amendments align UK data protection legislation with the new framework for data rights and access. Organizations subject to UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 should review how these consequential amendments affect their data processing obligations and compliance frameworks.

What changed

• The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 introduces consequential amendments to the Data Protection Act 2018, effective as of the regulations' coming into force on 23 June 2026
• Transitional provisions are included in the Regulations 2026 to manage the transition from existing provisions to amended ones
• Specific amendments update how the Data Protection Act 2018 interacts with the new data rights and access framework established by the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025

Who is affected

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

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