The 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 introduces consequential amendments to the Data Protection Act 2018 through regulations that came into effect on 23 June 2026. These amendments reflect the introduction of new data access and use frameworks under the 2025 Act. Organizations subject to UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 must review and implement the updated provisions to ensure continued compliance with UK data protection requirements.

What changed

• The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 introduces consequential amendments to the Data Protection Act 2018 via The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026
• Transitional provisions are established to manage the transition between the pre-existing data protection framework and the new data use and access regime
• Amendments to the Data Protection Act 2018 take effect on 23 June 2026

Who is affected

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

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