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

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 bring consequential amendments to the Data Protection Act 2018 to ensure consistency with the new data access and use regime. These amendments align existing data protection obligations with the broader data governance framework introduced by the 2025 Act. Organisations handling personal data under UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 must review their processes to ensure compliance with both the amended legislation and any transitional provisions that may apply to their specific data handling practices.

Who is affected

Organisations processing personal data in the UK under UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, including data controllers and processors across all sectors. Transitional provisions may apply depending on current data handling practices and reliance on existing exemptions or consents.

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