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 has triggered consequential amendments to the Data Protection Act 2018 through Regulations 2026, effective 23 June 2026. These amendments align data protection obligations with new data use and access requirements. Organisations subject to UK GDPR must review updated DPA 2018 provisions to ensure continued compliance with both regimes.

Who is affected

UK organisations subject to UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018; data controllers and processors handling personal data under UK jurisdiction.

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