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 make changes to the Data Protection Act 2018. These amendments align data protection requirements with new provisions introduced by the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025. Organisations subject to UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 should review the transitional provisions to understand implementation timelines and any new obligations.

Who is affected

Organisations processing personal data under UK GDPR and subject to the Data Protection Act 2018, including both public and private sector data controllers and processors in the UK

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