Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 introduces consequential amendments to UK GDPR framework

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, introducing amendments to align with the new data use and access framework. Organisations subject to UK GDPR must review their compliance procedures to accommodate these transitional provisions. The amendments may affect how data controllers and processors manage personal data during the transition period to full compliance with the new regime.

What changed

• The Data Protection Act 2018 is amended by The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026 to incorporate consequential amendments arising from the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025.
• Transitional provisions are introduced to manage the compliance period for organisations affected by the new data use and access framework.
• Changes affect the application of UK GDPR principles within the context of the new legislative framework introduced by the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025.

Who is affected

UK organisations subject to UK GDPR requirements, including data controllers and processors. The document does not specify which sectors, sizes, or specific roles are most affected.

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