PART 3Law enforcement processing

CHAPTER 3Rights of the data subject

Supplementary

I154Meaning of “applicable time period”

1

This section defines “the applicable time period” for the purposes of sections 45(3)(b) and 48(2)(b).

2

The applicable time period” means the period of 1 month, or such longer period as may be specified in regulations, beginning with the relevant time.

3

The relevant time” means the latest of the following—

a

when the controller receives the request in question;

b

when the controller receives the information (if any) requested in connection with a request under section 52(4);

c

when the fee (if any) charged in connection with the request under section 53 is paid.

4

The power to make regulations under subsection (2) is exercisable by the Secretary of State.

5

Regulations under subsection (2) may not specify a period which is longer than 3 months.

6

Regulations under subsection (2) are subject to the negative resolution procedure.