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 legislative changes that require consequential amendments to the Data Protection Act 2018 through new regulations effective from 2026. These amendments ensure alignment between the new data access framework and existing data protection requirements. Organizations subject to UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 must review how these changes affect their data handling procedures and compliance obligations.

Who is affected

Organizations in the UK subject to UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, including controllers, processors, and data handlers managing personal data.

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