PART 4 U.K. Intelligence services processing

CHAPTER 1 U.K. Scope and definitions

Scope U.K.

[F1 82B Duration of designation notice U.K.

(1) A designation notice must state when it comes into force.

(2) A designation notice ceases to be in force at the earliest of the following times—

(a) at the end of the period of 5 years beginning when the notice comes into force;

(b) (if relevant) at the end of a shorter period specified in the notice;

(c) when the notice is withdrawn under section 82C.

(3) The Secretary of State may give a further designation notice in respect of processing that is, or has been, the subject of a previous designation notice.]

Textual Amendments

F1 Ss. 82A-82E inserted (17.11.2025) by Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (c. 18), ss. 89(3), 142(1); S.I. 2025/996, reg. 2(2)(a)