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 bring amendments to the Data Protection Act 2018, effective from the legislation coming into force. These consequential changes align UK data protection legislation with the new data access and use regime. Organisations must review which provisions apply during any transitional periods and adjust their data protection practices accordingly.

What changed

• The Data Protection Act 2018 is amended by The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026 to reflect changes introduced by the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025
• Transitional provisions are established to manage the period between the old and new legislative regimes, determining which rules apply during the transition
• Consequential amendments ensure coherence between the Data Protection Act 2018 and the new data access and use framework introduced by the 2025 Act

Who is affected

Organisations subject to UK data protection law, including data controllers and processors operating in or serving the UK market

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