The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 amendments to Data Protection Act 2018 take effect

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 have come into force, introducing consequential amendments to the Data Protection Act 2018. These changes align UK data protection law with the new framework for data use and access, potentially affecting how organizations manage data subject rights and compliance obligations. Organizations subject to the Data Protection Act 2018 should review affected provisions to ensure ongoing compliance with updated requirements.

Who is affected

Organizations in the UK subject to the Data Protection Act 2018, including data controllers and processors across all sectors handling personal data under UK data protection law.

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