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 brings changes to the Data Protection Act 2018 framework in the UK. These amendments align data protection rules with new data use and access principles established under the 2025 Act. Organizations subject to UK GDPR must review how these changes affect their data handling practices and compliance obligations under the modified 2018 Act provisions.

What changed

• The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 introduces consequential amendments to the Data Protection Act 2018, effective from 23 June 2026
• Transitional provisions are included to manage the implementation period for affected organizations
• UK GDPR-regulated entities must ensure compliance with modified Data Protection Act 2018 requirements following the regulatory changes

Who is affected

UK organizations subject to UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, including data controllers and processors across all sectors handling personal data

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