Credit reference agenciesS
6.—(1) It is not an offence under sections 22 of the Act to disclose protected information if–
(a)the disclosure is made by or on behalf of a credit reference agency;
(b)the information consists of information contained in an order of a court or tribunal; and
(c)if the credit reference agency has been informed that a full gender recognition certificate has been issued to the subject, the disclosure also contains that information.
(2) It is not an offence under section 22 of the Act for a person, when making a disclosure under paragraph (1), also to disclose information taken from an electoral register.
(3) For the purposes of this article “credit reference agency” [F1is to be read in accordance with] section 145(8) of the Consumer Credit Act 1974(1).
Textual Amendments
F1Words in art. 6(3) substituted (26.7.2013 for specified purposes, 1.4.2014 in so far as not already in force) by The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (No.2) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1881), art. 1(2)(6), Sch. para. 28
Commencement Information
I1Art. 6 in force at 4.4.2005, see art. 1(1)