19(1)The repeal of the personal files enactments does not affect the application of regulations under those enactments in relation to—
(a)any request for information,
(b)any application for rectification or erasure, or
(c)any application for review of a decision,
which was made before the day on which the repeal comes into force.
(2)Sub-paragraph (1)(a) does not apply in relation to a request for information which was made by reference to this Act.
(3)In sub-paragraph (1) “the personal files enactments” means—
(a)in relation to Great Britain, the [1987 c. 37.] Access to Personal Files Act 1987, and
(b)in relation to Northern Ireland, Part II of the [S.I. 1991/1707 (N.I.14).] Access to Personal Files and Medical Reports (Northern Ireland) Order 1991.