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 introduced changes affecting the Data Protection Act 2018. These consequential amendments update UK data protection legislation to align with the new data access and use framework. Organizations subject to data protection obligations must review affected provisions and ensure their data handling practices comply with the amended requirements.

What changed

• The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026 came into effect on 23 June 2026 with consequential amendments modifying provisions of the Data Protection Act 2018

Who is affected

UK organizations subject to UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018, including data controllers and processors handling personal data

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