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 introduce amendments to the Data Protection Act 2018 effective from 23 June 2026. These changes align data protection requirements with new rules governing data use and access under the 2025 Act. Organizations subject to UK GDPR and the DPA 2018 should review the amended provisions and any transitional arrangements that may affect their compliance obligations.

What changed

• The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026 amends the Data Protection Act 2018 with consequential amendments to align with the 2025 Act's provisions on data use and access.
• Transitional provisions establish a timeline for compliance with the amended requirements under the Data Protection Act 2018.
• The regulations came into effect on 23 June 2026.

Who is affected

All organizations subject to the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR in the United Kingdom, including data controllers and processors handling personal data

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