The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 brings 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 introduces amendments to the Data Protection Act 2018 to align it with the new data access and use framework. These changes modify certain provisions of the 2018 Act to ensure consistency with the new Act's objectives and introduce transitional arrangements for affected parties. Organizations subject to UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 should review the specific amendments to understand how their data handling obligations may be affected during the transition period.

What changed

• The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026 makes amendments to the Data Protection Act 2018 to ensure legislative consistency between the two instruments.
• Transitional provisions have been introduced to facilitate the implementation of the new data access and use framework while maintaining compliance with existing data protection requirements.
• Specific provisions of the Data Protection Act 2018 have been modified to align with the principles and obligations established in the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025.

Who is affected

UK organizations subject to the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR, including data controllers and processors handling personal data within the United Kingdom.

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