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 and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026 introduce amendments to the Data Protection Act 2018 to align it with the new data access and use framework. These amendments ensure consistency between the data protection regime and the expanded rights for data access and reuse established under the 2025 Act. Organizations subject to UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 should review the updated requirements to ensure continued compliance with both regimes.

Who is affected

Organizations in the UK subject to UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, including data controllers, processors, and entities handling personal data under the new data access and reuse framework.

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