Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 introduces 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 regulations came into force on June 23, 2026, modifying the Data Protection Act 2018. These amendments align the UK data protection framework with the new data access and use regime introduced under the 2025 Act. Organizations subject to UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 must review and update their data handling procedures to comply with the amended provisions.

What changed

• The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026 came into force on June 23, 2026, introducing consequential amendments to the Data Protection Act 2018 to align with the new data access and use regime.

Who is affected

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

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