Part 1

Regulatory framework
Chapter 2

regulators

Special rule changes

Register of directions
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1
A regulator must establish and maintain a register of relevant directions.
2
The register must for each direction—
a
contain a copy of—
i
the direction, and
ii
any amendments to the direction, and
b
specify—
i
the day on which the direction will cease to have effect (if not revoked earlier), or
ii
whether the direction is to have effect for an indefinite period.
3
A regulator—
a
must withhold information in a document mentioned in subsection (2) if satisfied that its disclosure would or would be likely to breach the data protection legislation,
b
may withhold information in such a document if satisfied that its disclosure would or would be likely to—
i
prejudice substantially the commercial interests of any person, or
ii
breach an obligation of confidence owed by any person.
4
The register must be accessible to, and searchable by, the public, free of charge, by such electronic means as the regulator considers appropriate.
5
In this section—
- “the data protection legislation” has the meaning given by section 3(9) of the Data Protection Act 2018,
- “regulator” has the meaning given by section 20(12),
- “relevant direction” means, in relation to a regulator, a direction given by the regulator under section 20(1) for the purpose described in section 20(3)(a) that is still in force.