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  1. Introductory TextNext Match

  2. Part I PreliminaryPrevious MatchNext Match

    1. 1. Basic interpretative provisions.Previous MatchNext Match

    2. 2. Sensitive personal data.Previous MatchNext Match

    3. 3. The special purposes.Previous MatchNext Match

    4. 4. The data protection principles.Previous MatchNext Match

    5. 5. Application of Act.Previous MatchNext Match

    6. 6. The Commissioner . . . .Previous MatchNext Match

  3. Part II Rights of data subjects and othersPrevious MatchNext Match

    1. 7. Right of access to personal data.Previous MatchNext Match

    2. 8. Provisions supplementary to section 7.Previous MatchNext Match

    3. 9. Application of section 7 where data controller is credit reference agency.Previous MatchNext Match

    4. 9A. Unstructured personal data held by public authorities.Previous MatchNext Match

    5. 10. Right to prevent processing likely to cause damage or distress.Previous MatchNext Match

    6. 11. Right to prevent processing for purposes of direct marketing.Previous MatchNext Match

    7. 12. Rights in relation to automated decision-taking.Previous MatchNext Match

    8. 12A. Rights of data subjects in relation to exempt manual data.Previous MatchNext Match

    9. 13. Compensation for failure to comply with certain requirements.Previous MatchNext Match

    10. 14. Rectification, blocking, erasure and destruction.Previous MatchNext Match

    11. 15. Jurisdiction and procedure.Previous MatchNext Match

  4. Part III Notification by data controllersPrevious MatchNext Match

    1. 16. Preliminary.Previous MatchNext Match

    2. 17. Prohibition on processing without registration.Previous MatchNext Match

    3. 18. Notification by data controllers.Previous MatchNext Match

    4. 19. Register of notifications.Previous MatchNext Match

    5. 20. Duty to notify changes.Previous MatchNext Match

    6. 21. Offences.Previous MatchNext Match

    7. 22. Preliminary assessment by Commissioner.Previous MatchNext Match

    8. 23. Power to make provision for appointment of data protection supervisors.Previous MatchNext Match

    9. 24. Duty of certain data controllers to make certain information available.Previous MatchNext Match

    10. 25. Functions of Commissioner in relation to making of notification regulations.Previous MatchNext Match

    11. 26. Fees regulations.Previous MatchNext Match

  5. Part IV ExemptionsPrevious MatchNext Match

    1. 27. Preliminary.Previous MatchNext Match

    2. 28. National security.Previous MatchNext Match

    3. 29. Crime and taxation.Previous MatchNext Match

    4. 30. Health, education and social work.Previous MatchNext Match

    5. 31. Regulatory activity.Previous MatchNext Match

    6. 32. Journalism, literature and art.Previous MatchNext Match

    7. 33. Research, history and statistics.Previous MatchNext Match

    8. 33A. Manual data held by public authorities.Previous MatchNext Match

    9. 34. Information available to the public by or under enactment.Previous MatchNext Match

    10. 35. Disclosures required by law or made in connection with legal proceedings etc.Previous MatchNext Match

    11. 35A. Parliamentary privilege.Previous MatchNext Match

    12. 36. Domestic purposes.Previous MatchNext Match

    13. 37. Miscellaneous exemptions.Previous MatchNext Match

    14. 38. Powers to make further exemptions by order.Previous MatchNext Match

    15. 39. Transitional relief.Previous MatchNext Match

  6. Part V EnforcementPrevious MatchNext Match

    1. 40. Enforcement notices.Previous MatchNext Match

    2. 41. Cancellation of enforcement notice.Previous MatchNext Match

    3. 41A.Assessment noticesPrevious MatchNext Match

    4. 41B.Assessment notices: limitationsPrevious MatchNext Match

    5. 41C.Code of practice about assessment noticesPrevious MatchNext Match

    6. 42. Request for assessment.Previous MatchNext Match

    7. 43. Information notices.Previous MatchNext Match

    8. 44. Special information notices.Previous MatchNext Match

    9. 45. Determination by Commissioner as to the special purposes.Previous MatchNext Match

    10. 46. Restriction on enforcement in case of processing for the special purposes.Previous MatchNext Match

    11. 47. Failure to comply with notice.Previous MatchNext Match

    12. 48. Rights of appeal.Previous MatchNext Match

    13. 49. Determination of appeals.Previous MatchNext Match

    14. 50. Powers of entry and inspection.Previous MatchNext Match

  7. Part VI Miscellaneous and GeneralPrevious MatchNext Match

    1. Functions of CommissionerPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 51. General duties of Commissioner.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 52. Reports and codes of practice to be laid before Parliament.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 52A.Data-sharing codePrevious MatchNext Match

      4. 52AA.Direct marketing codePrevious MatchNext Match

      5. 52B. data-sharing and direct marketing codes: procedurePrevious MatchNext Match

      6. 52C.Alteration or replacement of data-sharing and direct marketing codes Previous MatchNext Match

      7. 52D.Publication of data-sharing and direct marketing codes Previous MatchNext Match

      8. 52E.Effect of data-sharing and direct marketing codes Previous MatchNext Match

      9. 53. Assistance by Commissioner in cases involving processing for the special purposes.Previous MatchNext Match

      10. 54. International co-operation.Previous MatchNext Match

      11. 54A.Inspection of overseas information systemsPrevious MatchNext Match

    2. Unlawful obtaining et ceteralaetc. of personal dataPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 55. Unlawful obtaining etc. of personal data.Previous MatchNext Match

    3. Monetary penaltiesPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 55A.Power of Commissioner to impose monetary penaltyPrevious MatchNext Match

      2. 55B.Monetary penalty notices: procedural rightsPrevious MatchNext Match

      3. 55C.Guidance about monetary penalty noticesPrevious MatchNext Match

      4. 55D.Monetary penalty notices: enforcementPrevious MatchNext Match

      5. 55E.Notices under sections 55A and 55B: supplementalPrevious MatchNext Match

    4. Records obtained under data subject’s right of accessPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 56. Prohibition of requirement as to production of certain records.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 57. Avoidance of certain contractual terms relating to health records.Previous MatchNext Match

    5. Information provided to Commissioner or TribunalPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 58. Disclosure of information.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 59. Confidentiality of information.Previous MatchNext Match

    6. General provisions relating to offencesPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 60. Prosecutions and penalties.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 61. Liability of directors etc.Previous MatchNext Match

    7. Amendments of Consumer Credit Act 1974Previous MatchNext Match

      1. 62. Amendments of Consumer Credit Act 1974.Previous MatchNext Match

    8. GeneralPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 63. Application to Crown.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 63A. Application to Parliament.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 64. Transmission of notices etc. by electronic or other means.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 65. Service of notices by Commissioner.Previous MatchNext Match

      5. 66. Exercise of rights in Scotland by children.Previous MatchNext Match

      6. 67. Orders, regulations and rules.Previous MatchNext Match

      7. 68. Meaning of “accessible record”.Previous MatchNext Match

      8. 69. Meaning of “health professional”.Previous MatchNext Match

      9. 70. Supplementary definitions.Previous MatchNext Match

      10. 71. Index of defined expressions.Previous MatchNext Match

      11. 72. Modifications of Act.Previous MatchNext Match

      12. 73. Transitional provisions and savings.Previous MatchNext Match

      13. 74. Minor and consequential amendments and repeals and revocations.Previous MatchNext Match

      14. 75. Short title, commencement and extent.Previous MatchNext Match

  8. SCHEDULES

    1. SCHEDULE 1Previous MatchNext Match

      The data protection principlesPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. Part I The principlesPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 1.Personal data shall be processed fairly and lawfully and, in...Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 2.Personal data shall be obtained only for one or more...Previous MatchNext Match

        3. 3.Personal data shall be adequate, relevant and not excessive in...Previous MatchNext Match

        4. 4.Personal data shall be accurate and, where necessary, kept up...Previous MatchNext Match

        5. 5.Personal data processed for any purpose or purposes shall not...Previous MatchNext Match

        6. 6.Personal data shall be processed in accordance with the rights...Previous MatchNext Match

        7. 7.Appropriate technical and organisational measures shall be taken against unauthorised...Previous MatchNext Match

        8. 8.Personal data shall not be transferred to a country or...Previous MatchNext Match

      2. Part II Interpretation of the principles in Part IPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. The first principlePrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 1.(1) In determining for the purposes of the first principle...Previous MatchNext Match

          2. 2.(1) Subject to paragraph 3, for the purposes of the...Previous MatchNext Match

          3. 3.(1) Paragraph 2(1)(b) does not apply where either of the...Previous MatchNext Match

          4. 4.(1) Personal data which contain a general identifier falling within...Previous MatchNext Match

        2. The second principlePrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 5.The purpose or purposes for which personal data are obtained...Previous MatchNext Match

          2. 6.In determining whether any disclosure of personal data is compatible...Previous MatchNext Match

        3. The fourth principlePrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 7.The fourth principle is not to be regarded as being...Previous MatchNext Match

        4. The sixth principlePrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 8.A person is to be regarded as contravening the sixth...Previous MatchNext Match

        5. The seventh principlePrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 9.Having regard to the state of technological development and the...Previous MatchNext Match

          2. 10.The data controller must take reasonable steps to ensure the...Previous MatchNext Match

          3. 11.Where processing of personal data is carried out by a...Previous MatchNext Match

          4. 12.Where processing of personal data is carried out by a...Previous MatchNext Match

        6. The eighth principlePrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 13.An adequate level of protection is one which is adequate...Previous MatchNext Match

          2. 14.The eighth principle does not apply to a transfer falling...Previous MatchNext Match

          3. 15.(1) Where— (a) in any proceedings under this Act any...Previous MatchNext Match

    2. SCHEDULE 2Previous MatchNext Match

      Conditions relevant for purposes of the first principle: processing of any personal dataPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 1.The data subject has given his consent to the processing....Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 2.The processing is necessary— (a) for the performance of a...Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 3.The processing is necessary for compliance with any legal obligation...Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 4.The processing is necessary in order to protect the vital...Previous MatchNext Match

      5. 5.The processing is necessary— (a) for the administration of justice,...Previous MatchNext Match

      6. 6.(1) The processing is necessary for the purposes of legitimate...Previous MatchNext Match

      7. 7.The processing is necessary for the purposes of making a...Previous MatchNext Match

    3. SCHEDULE 3Previous MatchNext Match

      Conditions relevant for purposes of the first principle: processing of sensitive personal dataPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 1.The data subject has given his explicit consent to the...Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 2.(1) The processing is necessary for the purposes of exercising...Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 3.The processing is necessary— (a) in order to protect the...Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 4.The processing— (a) is carried out in the course of...Previous MatchNext Match

      5. 5.The information contained in the personal data has been made...Previous MatchNext Match

      6. 6.The processing— (a) is necessary for the purpose of, or...Previous MatchNext Match

      7. 7.(1) The processing is necessary— (a) for the administration of...Previous MatchNext Match

      8. 7A.(1) The processing— (a) is either— (i) the disclosure of...Previous MatchNext Match

      9. 7B.The processing is necessary for the purposes of making a...Previous MatchNext Match

      10. 8.(1) The processing is necessary for medical purposes and is...Previous MatchNext Match

      11. 9.(1) The processing— (a) is of sensitive personal data consisting...Previous MatchNext Match

      12. 10.The personal data are processed in circumstances specified in an...Previous MatchNext Match

    4. SCHEDULE 4Previous MatchNext Match

      Cases where the eighth principle does not applyPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 1.The data subject has given his consent to the transfer....Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 2.The transfer is necessary— (a) for the performance of a...Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 3.The transfer is necessary— (a) for the conclusion of a...Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 4.(1) The transfer is necessary for reasons of substantial public...Previous MatchNext Match

      5. 5.The transfer— (a) is necessary for the purpose of, or...Previous MatchNext Match

      6. 6.The transfer is necessary in order to protect the vital...Previous MatchNext Match

      7. 7.The transfer is of part of the personal data on...Previous MatchNext Match

      8. 8.The transfer is made on terms which are of a...Previous MatchNext Match

      9. 9.The transfer has been authorised by the Commissioner as being...Previous MatchNext Match

    5. SCHEDULE 5Previous MatchNext Match

      The Data Protection Commissioner . . . Previous MatchNext Match

      1. Part I The CommissionerPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. Status and capacityPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 1.(1) The corporation sole by the name of the Data...Previous MatchNext Match

        2. Tenure of office and appointmentPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 2.(1) Subject to the provisions of this paragraph, the Commissioner...Previous MatchNext Match

        3. Salary et ceteralaetc.Previous MatchNext Match

          1. 3.(1) There shall be paid— (a) to the Commissioner such...Previous MatchNext Match

        4. Officers and staffPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 4.(1) The Commissioner— (a) shall appoint a deputy commissioner or...Previous MatchNext Match

          2. 5.(1) The deputy commissioner or deputy commissioners shall perform the...Previous MatchNext Match

        5. Authentication of seal of the CommissionerPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 6.The application of the seal of the Commissioner shall be...Previous MatchNext Match

        6. Presumption of authenticity of documents issued by the CommissionerPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 7.Any document purporting to be an instrument issued by the...Previous MatchNext Match

        7. MoneyPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 8.The Secretary of State may make payments to the Commissioner...Previous MatchNext Match

          2. 9.(1) All fees and other sums received by the Commissioner...Previous MatchNext Match

        8. AccountsPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 10.(1) It shall be the duty of the Commissioner— Previous MatchNext Match

        9. Application of Part I in ScotlandPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 11.Paragraphs 1(1), 6 and 7 do not extend to Scotland....Previous MatchNext Match

      2. Part II The TribunalPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. Tenure of officePrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 12.(1) Subject to the following provisions of this paragraph, a...Previous MatchNext Match

        2. Salary et ceteralaetc.Previous MatchNext Match

          1. 13.The Secretary of State shall pay to the members of...Previous MatchNext Match

        3. Officers and staffPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 14.The Secretary of State may provide the Tribunal with such...Previous MatchNext Match

        4. ExpensesPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 15.Such expenses of the Tribunal as the Secretary of State...Previous MatchNext Match

      3. Part III Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 16.Any reference in any enactment, instrument or other document to...Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 17.Any reference in this Act or in any instrument under...Previous MatchNext Match

    6. SCHEDULE 6Previous MatchNext Match

      Appeal proceedingsPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. Hearing of appealsPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 1.For the purpose of hearing and determining appeals or any...Previous MatchNext Match

      2. Constitution of Tribunal in national security casesPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 2.(1) The Lord Chancellor shall from time to time designate,...Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 3.(1) The Tribunal shall be duly constituted— Previous MatchNext Match

      3. Constitution of Tribunal in other casesPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 4.(1) Subject to any rules made under paragraph 7, the...Previous MatchNext Match

      4. Determination of questions by full TribunalPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 5.The determination of any question before the Tribunal when constituted...Previous MatchNext Match

      5. Ex parte proceedingsPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 6.(1) Subject to any rules made under paragraph 7, the...Previous MatchNext Match

      6. Tribunal Procedure RulesPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 7.(1) Tribunal Procedure Rules may make provision for regulating the...Previous MatchNext Match

      7. Obstruction et ceteralaetc.Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 8.(1) If any person is guilty of any act or...Previous MatchNext Match

    7. SCHEDULE 7Previous MatchNext Match

      Miscellaneous exemptionsPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. Confidential references given by the data controllerPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 1.Personal data are exempt from section 7 if they consist...Previous MatchNext Match

      2. Armed forcesPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 2.Personal data are exempt from the subject information provisions in...Previous MatchNext Match

      3. Judicial appointments and honoursPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 3.Personal data processed for the purposes of— Previous MatchNext Match

      4. Crown employment and Crown or Ministerial appointmentsPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 4.(1) The Secretary of State may by order exempt from...Previous MatchNext Match

      5. Management forecasts et ceteralaetc.Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 5.Personal data processed for the purposes of management forecasting or...Previous MatchNext Match

      6. Corporate financePrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 6.(1) Where personal data are processed for the purposes of,...Previous MatchNext Match

      7. NegotiationsPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 7.Personal data which consist of records of the intentions of...Previous MatchNext Match

      8. Examination marksPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 8.(1) Section 7 shall have effect subject to the provisions...Previous MatchNext Match

      9. Examination scripts et ceteralaetc.Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 9.(1) Personal data consisting of information recorded by candidates during...Previous MatchNext Match

      10. Legal professional privilegePrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 10.Personal data are exempt from the subject information provisions if...Previous MatchNext Match

      11. Self-incriminationPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 11.(1) A person need not comply with any request or...Previous MatchNext Match

    8. SCHEDULE 8Previous MatchNext Match

      Transitional reliefPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. Part I Interpretation of SchedulePrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 1.(1) For the purposes of this Schedule, personal data are...Previous MatchNext Match

      2. Part II Exemptions available before 24th October 2001Previous MatchNext Match

        1. Manual dataPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 2.(1) Eligible manual data, other than data forming part of...Previous MatchNext Match

          2. 3.(1) This paragraph applies to— (a) eligible manual data forming...Previous MatchNext Match

          3. 4.(1) This paragraph applies to eligible manual data which consist...Previous MatchNext Match

        2. Processing otherwise than by reference to the data subjectPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 5.During the first transitional period, for the purposes of this...Previous MatchNext Match

        3. Payrolls and accountsPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 6.(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2), eligible automated data processed by...Previous MatchNext Match

        4. Unincorporated members’ clubs and mailing listsPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 7.Eligible automated data processed by an unincorporated members’ club and...Previous MatchNext Match

          2. 8.Eligible automated data processed by a data controller only for...Previous MatchNext Match

          3. 9.Neither paragraph 7 nor paragraph 8 applies to personal data...Previous MatchNext Match

          4. 10.It shall be a condition of the exemption of any...Previous MatchNext Match

          5. 11.Data to which paragraph 10 applies may be disclosed— Previous MatchNext Match

        5. Back-up dataPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 12.Eligible automated data which are processed only for the purpose...Previous MatchNext Match

        6. Exemption of all eligible automated data from certain requirementsPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 13.(1) During the first transitional period, eligible automated data are...Previous MatchNext Match

      3. Part III Exemptions available after 23rd October 2001 but before 24th October 2007Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 14.(1) This paragraph applies to— (a) eligible manual data which...Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 14A.(1) This paragraph applies to personal data which fall within...Previous MatchNext Match

      4. Part IV Exemptions after 23rd October 2001 for historical researchPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 15.In this Part of this Schedule “the relevant conditions” has...Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 16.(1) Eligible manual data which are processed only for the...Previous MatchNext Match

        3. 17.(1) After 23rd October 2001 eligible automated data which are...Previous MatchNext Match

        4. 18.For the purposes of this Part of this Schedule personal...Previous MatchNext Match

      5. Part V Exemption from section 22Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 19.Processing which was already under way immediately before 24th October...Previous MatchNext Match

    9. SCHEDULE 9Previous MatchNext Match

      Powers of entry and inspectionPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. Issue of warrantsPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 1.(1) If a circuit judge or a District Judge (Magistrates'...Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 2.(1) A judge shall not issue a warrant under this...Previous MatchNext Match

        3. 3.A judge who issues a warrant under this Schedule shall...Previous MatchNext Match

      2. Execution of warrantsPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 4.A person executing a warrant issued under this Schedule may...Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 5.A warrant issued under this Schedule shall be executed at...Previous MatchNext Match

        3. 6.If the person who occupies the premises in respect of...Previous MatchNext Match

        4. 7.(1) A person seizing anything in pursuance of a warrant...Previous MatchNext Match

      3. Matters exempt from inspection and seizurePrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 8.The powers of inspection and seizure conferred by a warrant...Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 9.(1) Subject to the provisions of this paragraph, the powers...Previous MatchNext Match

        3. 10.If the person in occupation of any premises in respect...Previous MatchNext Match

      4. Return of warrantsPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 11.A warrant issued under this Schedule shall be returned to...Previous MatchNext Match

      5. OffencesPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 12.Any person who— (a) intentionally obstructs a person in the...Previous MatchNext Match

      6. Vessels, vehicles et ceteralaetc.Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 13.In this Schedule “premises” includes any vessel, vehicle, aircraft or...Previous MatchNext Match

      7. Scotland and Northern IrelandPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 14.In the application of this Schedule to Scotland— Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 15.In the application of this Schedule to Northern Ireland— Previous MatchNext Match

      8. Self-incriminationPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 16.An explanation given, or information provided, by a person in...Previous MatchNext Match

    10. SCHEDULE 10Previous MatchNext Match

      Further provisions relating to assistance under section 53Previous MatchNext Match

      1. 1.In this Schedule “applicant” and “proceedings” have the same meaning...Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 2.The assistance provided under section 53 may include the making...Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 3.Where assistance is provided with respect to the conduct of...Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 4.Where the Commissioner provides assistance in relation to any proceedings,...Previous MatchNext Match

      5. 5.In England and Wales or Northern Ireland, the recovery of...Previous MatchNext Match

      6. 6.In Scotland, the recovery of such expenses (as taxed or...Previous MatchNext Match

    11. SCHEDULE 11Previous MatchNext Match

      Educational recordsPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. Meaning of “educational record”Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 1.For the purposes of section 68 “educational record” means any...Previous MatchNext Match

      2. England and WalesPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 2.This paragraph applies to any record of information which— Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 3.The schools referred to in paragraph 2(a) are— Previous MatchNext Match

        3. 4.The persons referred to in paragraph 2(c) are— Previous MatchNext Match

        4. 4A.In paragraphs 3 and 4 “ local authority ” has...Previous MatchNext Match

      3. ScotlandPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 5.This paragraph applies to any record of information which is...Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 6.For the purposes of paragraph 5— (a) “education authority” means...Previous MatchNext Match

      4. Northern IrelandPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 7.(1) This paragraph applies to any record of information which—...Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 8.The persons referred to in paragraph 7(1) are— Previous MatchNext Match

      5. England and Wales: transitory provisionsPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 9.(1) Until the appointed day within the meaning of section...Previous MatchNext Match

    12. SCHEDULE 12Previous MatchNext Match

      Accessible public recordsPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. Meaning of “accessible public record”Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 1.For the purposes of section 68 “accessible public record” means...Previous MatchNext Match

      2. Housing and social services records: England and WalesPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 2.The following is the Table referred to in paragraph 1(a)....Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 3.(1) The following provisions apply for the interpretation of the...Previous MatchNext Match

      3. Housing and social services records: ScotlandPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 4.The following is the Table referred to in paragraph 1(b)....Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 5.(1) The following provisions apply for the interpretation of the...Previous MatchNext Match

      4. Housing and social services records: Northern IrelandPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 6.The following is the Table referred to in paragraph 1(c)....Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 7.(1) This paragraph applies for the interpretation of the Table...Previous MatchNext Match

    13. SCHEDULE 13Previous MatchNext Match

      Modifications of Act having effect before 24th October 2007Previous MatchNext Match

      1. 1.After section 12 there is inserted— Rights of data subjects...Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 2.In section 32— (a) in subsection (2) after “section 12”...Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 3.In section 34 for “section 14(1) to (3)” there is...Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 4.In section 53(1) after “12(8)” there is inserted “ ,...Previous MatchNext Match

      5. 5.In paragraph 8 of Part II of Schedule 1, the...Previous MatchNext Match

    14. SCHEDULE 14Previous MatchNext Match

      Transitional provisions and savingsPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. InterpretationPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 1.In this Schedule— “the 1984 Act” means the Data Protection...Previous MatchNext Match

      2. Effect of registration under Part II of 1984 ActPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 2.(1) Subject to sub-paragraphs (4) and (5) any person who,...Previous MatchNext Match

      3. Rights of data subjectsPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 3.(1) The repeal of section 21 of the 1984 Act...Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 4.The repeal of section 22 of the 1984 Act (compensation...Previous MatchNext Match

        3. 5.The repeal of section 24 of the 1984 Act (rectification...Previous MatchNext Match

        4. 6.Subsection (3)(b) of section 14 does not apply where the...Previous MatchNext Match

      4. Enforcement and transfer prohibition notices served under Part V of 1984 ActPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 7.(1) If, immediately before the commencement of section 40— Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 8.(1) If, immediately before the commencement of section 40— Previous MatchNext Match

      5. Notices under new law relating to matters in relation to which 1984 Act had effectPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 9.The Commissioner may serve an enforcement notice under section 40...Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 10.Subsection (5)(b) of section 40 does not apply where the...Previous MatchNext Match

        3. 11.The Commissioner may serve an information notice under section 43...Previous MatchNext Match

        4. 12.Where by virtue of paragraph 11 an information notice is...Previous MatchNext Match

      6. Self-incrimination, et ceteralaetc.Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 13.(1) In section 43(8), section 44(9) and paragraph 11 of...Previous MatchNext Match

      7. Warrants issued under 1984 ActPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 14.The repeal of Schedule 4 to the 1984 Act does...Previous MatchNext Match

      8. Complaints under section 36(2) of 1984 Act and requests for assessment under section 42Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 15.The repeal of section 36(2) of the 1984 Act does...Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 16.In dealing with a complaint under section 36(2) of the...Previous MatchNext Match

      9. Applications under Access to Health Records Act 1990 or corresponding Northern Ireland legislationPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 17.(1) The repeal of any provision of the Access to...Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 18.(1) The revocation of any provision of the Access to...Previous MatchNext Match

      10. Applications under regulations under Access to Personal Files Act 1987 or corresponding Northern Ireland legislationPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 19.(1) The repeal of the personal files enactments does not...Previous MatchNext Match

      11. Applications under section 158 of Consumer Credit Act 1974Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 20.Section 62 does not affect the application of section 158...Previous MatchNext Match

    15. SCHEDULE 15Previous MatchNext Match

      Minor and consequential amendmentsPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. Public Records Act 1958 (c. 51)Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 1.(1) In Part II of the Table in paragraph 3...Previous MatchNext Match

      2. Parliamentary Commissioner Act 1967 (c. 13)Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 2.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 3.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Previous MatchNext Match

      3. Superannuation Act 1972 (c. 11)Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 4.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Previous MatchNext Match

      4. House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975 (c. 24)Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 5.(1) Part II of Schedule 1 to the House of...Previous MatchNext Match

      5. Northern Ireland Assembly Disqualification Act 1975 (c. 25)Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 6.(1) Part II of Schedule 1 to the Northern Ireland...Previous MatchNext Match

      6. Representation of the People Act 1983 (c. 2)Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 7.In Schedule 2 of the Representation of the People Act...Previous MatchNext Match

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