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 came into effect on 23 June 2026, introducing consequential amendments to the Data Protection Act 2018. These amendments align the data protection framework with new obligations introduced by the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025. Organizations subject to UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 must review affected provisions to ensure continued compliance with the updated legal requirements.

Who is affected

Organizations processing personal data under UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 in the United Kingdom

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