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 effective from June 2026. These regulations establish how the new data access and use framework interacts with existing data protection requirements. Organizations subject to UK GDPR must review these changes to understand updated obligations regarding data use, access rights, and any transitional arrangements that apply during the implementation period.

What changed

• The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 introduces a new framework for data access and use that modifies certain provisions of the Data Protection Act 2018.
• Consequential amendments align the DPA 2018 with the new data access regime to ensure consistency between the two legislative frameworks.
• Transitional provisions establish implementation timelines and temporary arrangements for compliance during the transition to the new rules.

Who is affected

UK-based organizations subject to UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, particularly those handling personal data for purposes affected by the new data access and use regime.

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