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

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 amends the Data Protection Act 2018 to align with the new legislative framework for data use and access rights. These amendments ensure that the Data Protection Act 2018 operates consistently with the requirements and definitions introduced by the new Act. Organizations handling personal data under UK GDPR must review how these consequential amendments affect their data handling practices and compliance obligations.

Who is affected

All organizations processing personal data under UK GDPR in the United Kingdom, including private sector, public sector, and non-profit entities of all sizes

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