Data Protection Act 2018 amended by Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 consequential amendments

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 have come into effect, amending the Data Protection Act 2018. These regulations implement consequential changes to align the DPA 2018 with the new Data Use and Access framework. Organizations subject to UK data protection rules should review the amendments to ensure continued compliance with evolving requirements.

What changed

• The Data Protection Act 2018 is amended by The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026, which came into effect on 23 June 2026

Who is affected

Organizations in the UK subject to the Data Protection Act 2018, including data controllers and processors handling personal data

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