Part 9Information
Restrictions on disclosure
238Information
1
Information is specified information if it comes to a public authority in connection with the exercise of any function it has under or by virtue of—
a
Part 1, 3, 4, 6, 7 or 8;
b
an enactment specified in Schedule 14;
c
such subordinate legislation as the Secretary of State may by order specify for the purposes of this subsection.
2
It is immaterial whether information comes to a public authority before or after the passing of this Act.
3
Public authority (except in the expression “overseas public authority”) must be construed in accordance with section 6 of the Human Rights Act 1998 (c. 42).
4
In subsection (1) the reference to an enactment includes a reference to an enactment contained in—
a
an Act of the Scottish Parliament;
b
Northern Ireland legislation;
c
subordinate legislation.
5
The Secretary of State may by order amend Schedule 14.
6
The power to make an order under subsection (5) includes power to add, vary or remove a reference to any provision of—
a
an Act of the Scottish Parliament;
b
Northern Ireland legislation.
7
An order under this section must be made by statutory instrument subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.
8
This section applies for the purposes of this Part.