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 consequential amendments align the 2018 Act with the new data use and access framework established under the 2025 Act. Organisations subject to UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 will need to ensure compliance with the amended provisions alongside any transitional arrangements specified in the regulations.

What changed

• The Data Protection Act 2018 is subject to consequential amendments resulting from the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025
• Transitional provisions are established to facilitate the implementation of changes across the affected legislation
• The amendments take effect on 23 June 2026, providing a defined timeline for compliance

Who is affected

Organisations subject to UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, including data controllers and processors operating in the United Kingdom. The document source indicates focus on UK jurisdiction.

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