The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 amends Data Protection Act 2018 with consequential changes

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 amends the Data Protection Act 2018 with transitional measures and consequential changes to align the data protection framework. The amendments affect how data controllers and processors must comply with UK GDPR and related data protection obligations. Organizations subject to UK data protection law must review and update their data handling practices to ensure compliance with the amended provisions.

What changed

• The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 introduces consequential amendments to the Data Protection Act 2018 effective from the regulations' coming into force date
• Transitional provisions establish implementation timelines for affected organizations to adapt their compliance frameworks to the amended data protection requirements
• The regulations modify specific obligations under the Data Protection Act 2018 to align with the new data use and access framework introduced by the 2025 Act

Who is affected

All organizations subject to UK data protection law (Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR), including data controllers and processors operating in or processing personal data of UK residents

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