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 amend the Data Protection Act 2018 to ensure compatibility with the new legislative framework for data use and access. These amendments align existing data protection obligations with the requirements introduced by the 2025 Act. Organisations handling personal data under UK GDPR must review how these amendments affect their data governance practices and compliance procedures.

Who is affected

All organisations in the UK processing personal data subject to UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, including data controllers and processors across all sectors.

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