The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 introduces consequential amendments to the 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 brings consequential amendments and transitional provisions affecting the Data Protection Act 2018. These amendments align data protection requirements with the new data access and use framework established by the 2025 Act. Organizations subject to UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 should review how these changes affect their data processing obligations and compliance procedures.

What changed

• The Data Protection Act 2018 is amended to incorporate consequential changes required by The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, effective from the regulations' commencement date of 23 June 2026.
• Transitional provisions are established to manage the implementation period between the two Acts, allowing affected organizations time to align their processes with new requirements.
• The amendments modify provisions of the Data Protection Act 2018 to ensure compatibility and consistency with the data access and use framework introduced by the 2025 Act.

Who is affected

All organizations processing personal data in the UK subject to the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR, particularly those involved in data access and data sharing activities.

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