The 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 made consequential amendments to the Data Protection Act 2018 effective from 23 June 2026. These amendments align UK data protection legislation with new powers and duties introduced under the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, ensuring coherence between the regulatory frameworks. Organizations subject to UK GDPR must review these amendments to understand how the updated provisions affect their data processing obligations and compliance responsibilities.

Who is affected

Organizations processing personal data in the UK subject to UK GDPR; all data controllers and processors operating within UK jurisdiction.

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