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Skip to main contentSkip to navigationlegislation.gov.ukThe National ArchivesHelpSite MapAccessibilityContact UsCymraegHomeAbout UsBrowse LegislationNew LegislationChanges To LegislationSearch LegislationSearch LegislationTitle: (or keywords in the title)Year:Number:Type:All Legislation (excluding draft)All Primary Legislation UK Public General Acts UK Local Acts Acts of the Scottish Parliament Acts of the National Assembly for Wales Measures of the National Assembly for Wales Church Measures Acts of the Northern Ireland Assembly Acts of the Old Scottish Parliament Acts of the English Parliament Acts of the Old Irish Parliament Acts of the Parliament of Great Britain Northern Ireland Orders in Council Measures of the Northern Ireland Assembly Acts of the Northern Ireland ParliamentAll Secondary Legislation UK Statutory Instruments Wales Statutory Instruments Scottish Statutory Instruments Northern Ireland Statutory Rules Church Instruments UK Ministerial Orders UK Statutory Rules and OrdersAll Draft Legislation UK Draft Statutory Instruments Scottish Draft Statutory Instruments Northern Ireland Draft Statutory RulesAll Impact Assessments UK Impact AssessmentsSearchAdvanced SearchData Protection Act 1998You are here:1998 c. 29Part VITable of ContentsContentMore ResourcesPrevious: PartNext: SchedulePlain ViewPrint OptionsWhat VersionLatest available (Revised)Original (As enacted)Point in Time (27/09/2010)Advanced FeaturesShow Geographical Extent(e.g. England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland)Show Timeline of Changes Opening OptionsOpen whole ActOpen Act without schedulesOpen Schedules onlyMore ResourcesOriginal Print PDFView moreStatus:Point in time view as at 27/09/2010. Changes over time for: Part VIVersion Superseded: 01/03/2011Alternative versions:16/07/1998 - Amendment01/07/1999 - Amendment08/02/2000 - Amendment01/03/2000 - Amendment25/08/2000 - Amendment30/11/2000 - Amendment30/01/2001 - Amendment14/05/2001 - Amendment26/11/2001 - Amendment12/02/2002 - Amendment01/10/2002 - Amendment10/10/2002 - Amendment09/07/2003 - Amendment19/08/2003 - Amendment01/04/2004 - Amendment26/04/2004 - Amendment01/01/2005 - Amendment22/03/2005 - Amendment30/11/2005 - Amendment01/04/2006 - Amendment07/02/2007 - Amendment01/03/2007 - Amendment24/10/2007 - Amendment19/05/2008 - Amendment29/05/2008 - Amendment01/07/2009 - Amendment01/10/2009 - Amendment12/11/2009 - Amendment18/01/2010 - Amendment01/02/2010 - Amendment01/04/2010 - Amendment06/04/2010 - Amendment27/09/2010 - Amendment27/09/2010Point in time01/03/2011 - Amendment22/04/2011 - Amendment31/10/2011 - Amendment01/08/2012 - Amendment10/09/2012 - Amendment01/12/2012 - Amendment01/04/2013 - Amendment29/04/2013 - Amendment25/06/2013 - Amendment01/09/2013 - Amendment07/10/2013 - Amendment22/04/2014 - Amendment03/12/2014 - Amendment10/03/2015 - Amendment06/06/2016 - Amendment22/07/2016 - AmendmentChanges to legislation:Data Protection Act 1998, Part VI is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 06 December 2016. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.Changes to LegislationChanges and effects yet to be applied by the editorial team are only applicable when viewing the latest version or prospective version of legislation. They are therefore not accessible when viewing legislation as at a specific point in time. To view the ‘Changes to Legislation’ information for this provision return to the latest version view using the options provided in the ‘What Version’ box above.Part VIE+W+S+N.I. Miscellaneous and General Functions of CommissionerE+W+S+N.I.51 General duties of Commissioner.E+W+S+N.I.(1)It shall be the duty of the Commissioner to promote the following of good practice by data controllers and, in particular, so to perform his functions under this Act as to promote the observance of the requirements of this Act by data controllers.
(8)The Commissioner may charge such sums as he may with the consent of the [F1 Secretary of State] determine for any services provided by the Commissioner by virtue of this Part.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F1Words in s. 51 substituted (19.8.2003) by The Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1887), art. 9, Sch. 2 para. 9(1)(a)F2S. 51(5A) inserted (1.2.2010) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25), ss. 174(2), 175, 182 (with s. 180); S.I. 2010/145, art. 2, Sch. para. 16Commencement InformationI1S. 51 wholly in force at 1.3.2000; s. 51 in force for certain purposes at Royal Assent see s. 75(2)(i); s. 51 in force at 1.3.2000 insofar as not already in force by S.I. 2000/183, art. 2(1)52 Reports and codes of practice to be laid before Parliament.E+W+S+N.I.(1)The Commissioner shall lay annually before each House of Parliament a general report on the exercise of his functions under this Act.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F3Words in s. 52 substituted (19.8.2003) by The Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1887), art. 9, Sch. 2 para. 9(1)(a)[F452AData-sharing codeE+W+S+N.I.(1)The Commissioner must prepare a code of practice which contains—
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F4Ss. 52A-52E inserted (1.2.2010) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25), ss. 174(1), 175, 182 (with s. 180); S.I. 2010/145, art. 2, Sch. para. 16[F452BData-sharing code: procedureE+W+S+N.I.(1)When a code is prepared under section 52A, it must be submitted to the Secretary of State for approval.
(11)In calculating the 40-day period, no account is to be taken of any period during which Parliament is dissolved or prorogued or during which both Houses are adjourned for more than 4 days.]
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F4Ss. 52A-52E inserted (1.2.2010) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25), ss. 174(1), 175, 182 (with s. 180); S.I. 2010/145, art. 2, Sch. para. 16[F452CAlteration or replacement of data-sharing codeE+W+S+N.I.(1)The Commissioner—
(5)In this section “the data-sharing code” means the code issued under section 52B(5) (as altered or replaced from time to time).]
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F4Ss. 52A-52E inserted (1.2.2010) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25), ss. 174(1), 175, 182 (with s. 180); S.I. 2010/145, art. 2, Sch. para. 1652DPublication of data-sharing codeE+W+S+N.I.(1)The Commissioner must publish the code (and any replacement code) issued under section 52B(5).
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(4)In this section “the data-sharing code” means the code issued under section 52B(5) (as altered or replaced from time to time).]
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F4Ss. 52A-52E inserted (1.2.2010) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25), ss. 174(1), 175, 182 (with s. 180); S.I. 2010/145, art. 2, Sch. para. 1653 Assistance by Commissioner in cases involving processing for the special purposes.E+W+S+N.I.(1)An individual who is an actual or prospective party to any proceedings under section 7(9), 10(4), 12(8) or 14 or by virtue of section 13 which relate to personal data processed for the special purposes may apply to the Commissioner for assistance in relation to those proceedings.
54 International co-operation.E+W+S+N.I.(1)The Commissioner—
(2)The [F5 Secretary of State] may by order make provision as to the functions to be discharged by the Commissioner as the designated authority in the United Kingdom for the purposes of Article 13 of the Convention.
(3)The [F5 Secretary of State] may by order make provision as to co-operation by the Commissioner with the European Commission and with supervisory authorities in other EEA States in connection with the performance of their respective duties and, in particular, as to—
(4)The Commissioner shall also carry out any data protection functions which the [F5 Secretary of State] may by order direct him to carry out for the purpose of enabling Her Majesty’s Government in the United Kingdom to give effect to any international obligations of the United Kingdom.
(5)The Commissioner shall, if so directed by the [F5 Secretary of State] , provide any authority exercising data protection functions under the law of a colony specified in the direction with such assistance in connection with the discharge of those functions as the [F5 Secretary of State] may direct or approve, on such terms (including terms as to payment) as the [F5 Secretary of State] may direct or approve.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F5Words in s. 54 substituted (19.8.2003) by The Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1887), art. 9, Sch. 2 para. 9(1)(a)Commencement InformationI2S. 54 wholly in force at 1.3.2000; s. 54 in force for certain purposes at Royal Assent see s. 75(2)(i); s. 54 in force at 1.3.2000 insofar as not already in force by S.I. 2000/183, art. 2(1)[F654AInspection of overseas information systemsE+W+S+N.I.(1)The Commissioner may inspect any personal data recorded in—
“the Schengen information system” means the information system established under Title IV of the Convention implementing the Schengen Agreement of 14th June 1985, or any system established in its place in pursuance of any Community obligation.]
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(8)References in this section to personal data do not include references to personal data which by virtue of section 28 [F7or 33A] are exempt from this section.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F7Words in s. 55(8) inserted (1.1.2005) by 2000 c. 36, ss. 70(2), 87(3) (with ss. 56, 78); S.I. 2004/1909, art. 2; S.I. 2004/3122, art. 2[F8Monetary penalties]E+W+S+N.I.Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F8Ss. 55A - 55E and cross-heading inserted (1.10.2009 for certain purposes and 1.4.2010 to the extent that it is not already in force) by Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008 (c. 4), ss. 144(1), 153; S.I. 2009/2606, art. 2(n); S.I. 2010/712, art. 4[F955APower of Commissioner to impose monetary penaltyE+W+S+N.I.(1)The Commissioner may serve a data controller with a monetary penalty notice if the Commissioner is satisfied that—
[F10(3A)The Commissioner may not be satisfied as mentioned in subsection (1) by virtue of any matter which comes to the Commissioner's attention as a result of anything done in pursuance of—
“prescribed” means prescribed by regulations made by the Secretary of State.]
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Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F11S. 55B inserted (1.10.2009 for certain purposes and 6.4.2010 to the extent that it is not already in force) by Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008 (c. 4), ss. 144(1), 153; S.I. 2009/2606, art. 2(n); S.I. 2010/712, art. 4[F1255CGuidance about monetary penalty noticesE+W+S+N.I.(1)The Commissioner must prepare and issue guidance on how he proposes to exercise his functions under sections 55A and 55B.
(8)In subsections (5) to (7), “guidance” includes altered or replacement guidance.]
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F12S. 55C inserted (1.10.2009) by Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008 (c. 4), ss. 144(1), 153; S.I. 2009/2606, art. 2(n)[F1355DMonetary penalty notices: enforcementE+W+S+N.I.(1)This section applies in relation to any penalty payable to the Commissioner by virtue of section 55A.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F13S. 55D inserted (6.4.2010) by Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008 (c. 4), ss. 144(1), 153; S.I. 2010/712, art. 4[F1455ENotices under sections 55A and 55B: supplementalE+W+S+N.I.(1)The Secretary of State may by order make further provision in connection with monetary penalty notices and notices of intent.
(e)make provision for the determination of [F16appeals made by virtue of paragraph (c)];
(f)F17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F14S. 55E inserted (1.10.2009) by Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008 (c. 4), ss. 144(1), 153; S.I. 2009/2606, art. 2(n)F15S. 55E(2)(d) omitted (18.1.2010) by virtue of The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/22), arts. 1(1), 5(1), Sch. 2 para. 28(a)F16Words in s. 55E(2)(e) substituted (18.1.2010) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/22), arts. 1(1), 5(1), Sch. 2 para. 28(b)F17S. 55E(2)(f) omitted (18.1.2010) by virtue of The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/22), arts. 1(1), 5(1), Sch. 2 para. 28(c) Records obtained under data subject’s right of accessE+W+S+N.I.56 Prohibition of requirement as to production of certain records.E+W+S+N.I.(1)A person must not, in connection with—
[F18(d) the Director General of the Serious Organised Crime Agency.]
(c) His functions under [F19section 92 of the Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act 2000], section 205(2) or 208 of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 or section 73 of the Children and Young Persons Act (Northern Ireland) 1968 in relation to any person sentenced to detention.
[F20 (g) His functions under the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 ][F21or the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007].3. The Department of Health and Social Services for Northern Ireland.Its functions under the Social Security Contributions and Benefits (Northern Ireland) Act 1992, the Social Security Administration (Northern Ireland) Act 1992 or the Jobseekers (Northern Ireland) Order 1995.[F224. The [F23Independent Safeguarding Authority]Its functions under the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 ][F21or the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007] .[F24(6A)A record is not a relevant record to the extent that it relates, or is to relate, only to personal data falling within paragraph (e) of the definition of “data” in section 1(1).]
(8)The [F25 Secretary of State] may by order amend—
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F18S. 56(6) Table: para. (d) in first entry substituted (1.4.2005) for paras. (d)(e) by Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (c. 15), ss. 59, 178, Sch. 4 para. 112; S.I. 2006/378, art. 4, Sch.F19S. 56(6) Table: words in entry 2 substituted (25.8.2000) by 2000 c. 6, ss. 165, 168, Sch. 9 para. 191F20S. 56(6) Table: in entry relating to the Secretary of State para. (g) inserted (19.5.2008) by Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (c. 47), ss. 63, 65, Sch. 9 para. 15(2)(a) (with ss. 51, 57(3), 60(4), 64(5)); S.I. 2008/1320, art. 3F21S. 56(6) Table: words inserted (N.I.) (29.5.2008) by The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1351 (N.I. 11)), art. 60, Sch. 7 para. 4(1) (with arts. 2(4), 53, 57(3), 61(4)); S.R. 2008/233, art. 3(c)F22S. 56(6) Table: entry inserted (19.5.2008) by Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (c. 47), ss. 63, 65, Sch. 9 para. 15(2)(b) (with ss. 51, 57(3), 60(4), 64(5)); S.I. 2008/1320, art. 3F23Words in s. 56 substituted (12.11.2009) by Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26), ss. 81(2)(3)(i), 116F24S. 56(6A) inserted (1.1.2005) by 2000 c. 36, ss. 68(4), 87(3) (with ss. 56, 78); S.I. 2004/1909, art. 2; S.I. 2004/3122, art. 2F25Words in s. 56 substituted (19.8.2003) by The Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1887), art. 9, Sch. 2 para. 9(1)(a)Commencement InformationI3S. 56 partly in force; s. 56 in force for certain purposes at Royal Assent see s. 75(2)(i); s. 56 in force for specified purposes at 3.3.2011by S.I. 2011/601, art. 2Marginal CitationsM11997 c. 50. M21974 c. 53. M3S.I. 1978/1908 (N.I.27)M41996 c. 18. 57 Avoidance of certain contractual terms relating to health records.E+W+S+N.I.(1)Any term or condition of a contract is void in so far as it purports to require an individual—
Information provided to Commissioner or TribunalE+W+S+N.I.58 Disclosure of information.E+W+S+N.I.No enactment or rule of law prohibiting or restricting the disclosure of information shall preclude a person from furnishing the Commissioner or the Tribunal with any information necessary for the discharge of their functions under this Act [F26or the Freedom of Information Act 2000].
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F26Words in s. 58 inserted (30.11.2000) by 2000 c. 36, ss. 18(4), 87(1)(i), Sch. 2 Pt. II para. 18 (with ss. 7(1)(7), 56, 78)Modifications etc. (not altering text)C1S. 58 applied (with modifications) (1.3.2000) by S.I. 1999/2093. reg. 32(8)(b)S. 58 applied (with modifications) (11.12.2003) by The Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/2426), reg. 28(8)(c) (with regs. 4, 15(3), 28, 29)59 Confidentiality of information.E+W+S+N.I.(1)No person who is or has been the Commissioner, a member of the Commissioner’s staff or an agent of the Commissioner shall disclose any information which—
(a)has been obtained by, or furnished to, the Commissioner under or for the purposes of [F27the information Acts],
(b)the information was provided for the purpose of its being made available to the public (in whatever manner) under any provision of [F27the information Acts],
(i)any functions under [F27the information Acts], or
(d)the disclosure is made for the purposes of any proceedings, whether criminal or civil and whether arising under, or by virtue of, [F27the information Acts] or otherwise, or
[F28(4)In this section “the information Acts” means this Act and the Freedom of Information Act 2000.]
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F27Words in s. 59(1)(a)(2)(b)(c)(i)(d) substituted (30.11.2000) by 2000 c. 36, ss. 18(4), 87(1)(i), Sch. 2 Pt. II para. 19(2) (with ss. 7(1)(7), 56, 78)F28S. 59(4) inserted (30.11.2000) by 2000 c. 36, ss. 18(4), 87(1)(i), Sch. 2 Pt. II para. 19(3) (with ss. 7(1)(7), 56, 78)Modifications etc. (not altering text)C2S. 59(1): disclosure powers extended (14.12.2001) by 2001 c. 24, ss. 17, 127(2)(a), Sch. 4 Pt. I para. 42 General provisions relating to offencesE+W+S+N.I.60 Prosecutions and penalties.E+W+S+N.I.(1)No proceedings for an offence under this Act shall be instituted—
(2)A person guilty of an offence under any provision of this Act other than [F29section 54A and] paragraph 12 of Schedule 9 is liable—
(3)A person guilty of an offence under [F30section 54A and] paragraph 12 of Schedule 9 is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale.
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Amendments of Consumer Credit Act 1974E+W+S+N.I.62 Amendments of Consumer Credit Act 1974.E+W+S+N.I.(1)In section 158 of the M5Consumer Credit Act 1974 (duty of agency to disclose filed information)—
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Marginal CitationsM51974 c. 39. GeneralE+W+S+N.I.63 Application to Crown.E+W+S+N.I.(1)This Act binds the Crown.
(5)Neither a government department nor a person who is a data controller by virtue of subsection (3) shall be liable to prosecution under this Act, but [F31sections 54A and] 55 and paragraph 12 of Schedule 9 shall apply to a person in the service of the Crown as they apply to any other person.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F31Words in s. 63(5) inserted (26.4.2004) by Crime (International Co-operation) Act 2003 (c. 32), ss. 91, 94, Sch. 5 para. 71; S.I. 2004/786, art. 3Modifications etc. (not altering text)C3S. 63 extended (2.12.1999) by S.I. 1999/3145, arts. 1, 9(3)(c); S.I. 1999/3208, art. 2[F3263A Application to Parliament.E+W+S+N.I.(1)Subject to the following provisions of this section and to section 35A, this Act applies to the processing of personal data by or on behalf of either House of Parliament as it applies to the processing of personal data by other persons.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F32S. 63A inserted (1.1.2005) by 2000 c. 36, ss. 73, 87(3), Sch. 6 para. 3 (with ss. 56, 78); S.I. 2004/1909, art. 2; S.I. 2004/3122, art. 264 Transmission of notices etc. by electronic or other means.E+W+S+N.I.(1)This section applies to—
(3)The [F33 Secretary of State] may by regulations provide that any requirement that any notice, request, particulars or application to which this section applies should be in writing is not to apply in such circumstances as may be prescribed by the regulations.
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66 Exercise of rights in Scotland by children.E+W+S+N.I.(1)Where a question falls to be determined in Scotland as to the legal capacity of a person under the age of sixteen years to exercise any right conferred by any provision of this Act, that person shall be taken to have that capacity where he has a general understanding of what it means to exercise that right.
67 Orders, regulations and rules.E+W+S+N.I.(1)Any power conferred by this Act on the [F34 Secretary of State] to make an order, regulations or rules shall be exercisable by statutory instrument.
(2)Any order, regulations or rules made by the [F34 Secretary of State] under this Act may—
(b)make such supplemental, incidental, consequential or transitional provision or savings as the [F34 Secretary of State] considers appropriate;
the [F34 Secretary of State] shall consult the Commissioner.
[F35section 41A(2)(c),]
[F36section 55E(1),]
[F37section 41A(2)(b),]
(c)regulations under section 8(1) [F38, 9(3) or 9A(5)],
[F39(ca)regulations under section 55A(5) or (7) or 55B(3)(b),]
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69 Meaning of “health professional”.E+W+S+N.I.(1)In this Act “health professional” means any of the following—
(b)a registered dentist as defined by section 53(1) of the M6Dentists Act 1984,
[F40(c)a registered dispensing optician or a registered optometrist within the meaning of the Opticians Act 1989,]
(d)[F41a registered pharmacist or a registered pharmacy technician within the meaning of article 3(1) of the Pharmacy Order 2010] or a registered person as defined by Article 2(2) of the M7Pharmacy (Northern Ireland) Order 1976,
[F42(e)a registered nurse or midwife]
(f)a registered osteopath as defined by section 41 of the M8Osteopaths Act 1993,
(g)a registered chiropractor as defined by section 43 of the M9Chiropractors Act 1994,
(h)any person who is registered as a member of a profession to which [F43the Health Professions Order 2001] for the time being extends,
(i)a F44. . . [F45child psychotherapist] ,
(j)F46. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(2)In subsection (1)(a) “registered medical practitioner” includes any person who is provisionally registered under section 15 or 21 of the M10Medical Act 1983 and is engaged in such employment as is mentioned in subsection (3) of that section.
(a)a [F47Strategic Health Authority ][F48established under section 13 of the National Health Service Act 2006] ,
(b)a Special Health Authority established under [F49section 28 of that Act, or section 22 of the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006] ,
[F50(bb)a Primary Care Trust established under [F51section 18 of the National Health Service Act 2006] ,]
[F52(bbb)a Local Health Board established under [F53section 11 of the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006] ,]
(c)a Health Board within the meaning of the M11National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978,
(f)a National Health Service trust first established under section 5 of the M12National Health Service and Community Care Act 1990 [F54, section 25 of the National Health Service Act 2006, section 18 of the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006] or section 12A of the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978,
[F55(fa)an NHS foundation trust;]
(g)a Health and Social Services Board established under Article 16 of the M13Health and Personal Social Services (Northern Ireland) Order 1972,
(h)a special health and social services agency established under the M14Health and Personal Social Services (Special Agencies) (Northern Ireland) Order 1990, or
(i)a Health and Social Services trust established under Article 10 of the M15Health and Personal Social Services (Northern Ireland) Order 1991.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F40S. 69(1)(c) substituted by The Opticians Act 1989 (Amendment) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/848), art. 28, Sch. 1 para. 12 (with art. 29, Sch. 2) (the amendment coming into force in accordance with art. 1(2)-(6))F41S. 69(1)(d): words in definition of "health professional" substituted (27.9.2010) by The Pharmacy Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/231), arts. 1, 68, Sch. 4 para. 6; S.I. 2010/1621, art. 2(1), Sch.F42S. 69(1)(e) substituted by The Nursing and Midwifery Order 2001 (S.I. 2002/253), art. 54(3), Sch. 5 para. 14 (with art. 3(18)) (the amendment coming into force in accordance with art. 1(2)(3) of the amending S.I.)F43Words in s. 69(1)(h) substituted by The Health Professions Order 2001 (S.I. 2002/254), art. 48(3), Sch. 4 para. 7 (with art. 3(19)) (the amendment coming into force in accordance with art. 1(2)(3) of the amending S.I.)F44Words in s. 69(1)(i) omitted (1.7.2009) by virtue of The Health Care and Associated Professions (Miscellaneous Amendments and Practitioner Psychologists) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1182, art. 4(2), Sch. 5 para. 4 (with arts. 9, 10); S.I. 2009/1357, art. 2(1)(d)F45Words in s. 69(1)(i) substituted (9.7.2003) by The Health Professions Order 2001 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1590), art. 3, Sch. para. 1(a)F46S. 69(1)(j) omitted (9.7.2003) by virtue of The Health Professions Order 2001 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1590), art. 3, Sch. para. 1(b)F47Words in s. 69(3)(a) inserted (1.10.2002) by The National Health Service Reform and Health Care Professions Act 2002 (Supplementary, Consequential etc. Provisions) Regulations 2002 (S.I. 2002/2469), reg. 4, Sch. 1 para. 24F48Words in s. 69(3)(a) substituted (1.3.2007) by National Health Service (Consequential Provisions) Act 2006 (c. 43), ss. 2, 8, Sch. 1 para. 191(a)F49Words in s. 69(3)(b) substituted (1.3.2007) by National Health Service (Consequential Provisions) Act 2006 (c. 43), ss. 2, 8, Sch. 1 para. 191(b)F50S. 69(3)(bb) inserted (8.2.2000) by S.I. 2000/90, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 para. 33F51Words in s. 69(3)(bb) substituted (1.3.2007) by National Health Service (Consequential Provisions) Act 2006 (c. 43), ss. 2, 8, Sch. 1 para. 191(c)F52S. 69(3)(bbb) inserted (10.10.2002 for W. and 1.3.2007 otherwise for E.W.) by National Health Service Reform and Health Care Professions Act 2002 (c. 17), ss. 6(2), 42(3), Sch. 5 para. 41; S.I. 2002/2532, art. 2, Sch.; S.I. 2006/1407, arts. 1, 2, Sch. 1 Pt. 2 para. 12F53Words in s. 69(3)(bbb) substituted (1.3.2007) by National Health Service (Consequential Provisions) Act 2006 (c. 43), ss. 2, 8, Sch. 1 para. 191(d)F54Words in s. 69(3)(f) inserted (1.3.2007) by National Health Service (Consequential Provisions) Act 2006 (c. 43), ss. 2, 8, Sch. 1 para. 191(e)F55S. 69(3)(fa) inserted (1.4.2004) by Health and Social Care (Community Health and Standards) Act 2003 (c. 43), ss. 34, 199, Sch. 4 para. 107; S.I. 2004/759, art. 2Marginal CitationsM61984 c. 24. M7S.I. 1976/1213 (N.I.22). M81993 c. 21. M91994 c. 17. M101983 c. 54. M111978 c. 29. M121990 c. 19. M13S.I. 1972/1265 (N.I.14). M14S.I. 1990/247 (N.I.3). M15S.I. 1991/194 (N.I.1). 70 Supplementary definitions.E+W+S+N.I.(1)In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires— “business” includes any trade or profession;
“the Commissioner” means [F56 the Information Commissioner];
“credit reference agency” has the same meaning as in the M16Consumer Credit Act 1974;
“enactment” includes an enactment passed after this Act [F57and any enactment comprised in, or in any instrument made under, an Act of the Scottish Parliament];
[F58“government department”includes—
(d)any body or authority exercising statutory functions on behalf of the Crown.]
“Minister of the Crown” has the same meaning as in the Ministers of the M17Crown Act 1975;
is open to public inspection or open to inspection by any person having a legitimate interest; “pupil”—
(a)in relation to a school in England and Wales, means a registered pupil within the meaning of the M18Education Act 1996,
(b)in relation to a school in Scotland, means a pupil within the meaning of the M19Education (Scotland) Act 1980, and
(c)in relation to a school in Northern Ireland, means a registered pupil within the meaning of the M20Education and Libraries (Northern Ireland) Order 1986; “recipient”, in relation to any personal data, means any person to whom the data are disclosed, including any person (such as an employee or agent of the data controller, a data processor or an employee or agent of a data processor) to whom they are disclosed in the course of processing the data for the data controller, but does not include any person to whom disclosure is or may be made as a result of, or with a view to, a particular inquiry by or on behalf of that person made in the exercise of any power conferred by law;
(c)in relation to Northern Ireland, has the same meaning as in the Education and Libraries (Northern Ireland) Order 1986; “teacher” includes—
(b)in Northern Ireland, the principal of a school; “third party”, in relation to personal data, means any person other than—
[F59“the Tribunal”, in relation to any appeal under this Act, means—
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F56Words in s. 70(1) substituted (30.1.2001) by 2000 c. 36, ss. 18(4), 87(2)(c), Sch. 2 Pt. I para. 14(a) (with ss. 7(1)(7), 56, 78)F57Words inserted (1.7.1999) in definition of “enactment” in s. 70(1) by S.I. 1999/1820, arts. 1(2), 4, Sch. 2 Pt. I para. 133; S.I. 1999/3178, art. 3F58S. 70(1): the definition of "government department" substituted (6.4.2010) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25), ss. 175, 182, Sch. 20 para. 7 (with s. 180); S.I. 2010/816, art. 2, Sch. para. 19F59S. 70(1): definition of "the Tribunal" substituted (18.1.2010) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/22), arts. 1(1), 5(1), Sch. 2 para. 29Marginal CitationsM161974 c. 39. M171975 c. 26. M181996 c. 56. M191980 c. 44. M20S.I. 1986/594 (N.I.3). 71 Index of defined expressions.E+W+S+N.I.The following Table shows provisions defining or otherwise explaining expressions used in this Act (other than provisions defining or explaining an expression only used in the same section or Schedule)—
accessible recordsection 68address (in Part III)section 16(3)businesssection 70(1)the Commissionersection 70(1)credit reference agencysection 70(1)datasection 1(1)data controllersections 1(1) and (4) and 63(3)data processorsection 1(1)the Data Protection Directivesection 70(1)data protection principlessection 4 and Schedule 1data subjectsection 1(1)disclosing (of personal data)section 1(2)(b)EEA Statesection 70(1)enactmentsection 70(1)enforcement noticesection 40(1)fees regulations (in Part III)section 16(2)government departmentsection 70(1)health professionalsection 69inaccurate (in relation to data)section 70(2)information noticesection 43(1)Minister of the Crownsection 70(1)the non-disclosure provisions (in Part IV)section 27(3)notification regulations (in Part III)section 16(2)obtaining (of personal data)section 1(2)(a)personal datasection 1(1)prescribed (in Part III)section 16(2)processing (of information or data)section 1(1) and paragraph 5 of Schedule 8[F60public authority section 1(1)]public registersection 70(1)publish (in relation to journalistic, literary or artistic material)section 32(6)pupil (in relation to a school)section 70(1)recipient (in relation to personal data)section 70(1)recording (of personal data)section 1(2)(a)registered companysection 70(1)registrable particulars (in Part III)section 16(1)relevant filing systemsection 1(1)schoolsection 70(1)sensitive personal datasection 2special information noticesection 44(1)the special purposessection 3the subject information provisions (in Part IV)section 27(2)teachersection 70(1)third party (in relation to processing of personal data)section 70(1)the Tribunalsection 70(1)using (of personal data)section 1(2)(b).Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F60S. 71 Table: entry inserted (1.1.2005) by 2000 c. 36, ss. 68(5), 87(3) (with ss. 56, 78); S.I. 2004/1909, art. 2; S.I. 2004/3122, art. 272 Modifications of Act.E+W+S+N.I.During the period beginning with the commencement of this section and ending with 23rd October 2007, the provisions of this Act shall have effect subject to the modifications set out in Schedule 13.
73 Transitional provisions and savings.E+W+S+N.I.Schedule 14 (which contains transitional provisions and savings) has effect.
74 Minor and consequential amendments and repeals and revocations.E+W+S+N.I.(1)Schedule 15 (which contains minor and consequential amendments) has effect.
75 Short title, commencement and extent.E+W+S+N.I.(1)This Act may be cited as the Data Protection Act 1998.
(3)The remaining provisions of this Act shall come into force on such day as the [F61 Secretary of State] may by order appoint; and different days may be appointed for different purposes.
(4)The day appointed under subsection (3) for the coming into force of section 56 must not be earlier than the first day on which sections 112, 113 and 115 of the M21Police Act 1997 (which provide for the issue by the Secretary of State of criminal conviction certificates, criminal record certificates and enhanced criminal record certificates) are all in force.
[F62(4A)Subsection (4) does not apply to section 56 so far as that section relates to a record containing information relating to—
(a)the Secretary of State's functions under the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 [F63or the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007] , or
(b)the [F64“Independent Safeguarding Authority's”] functions under that Act [F65or that Order] .]
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All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Subordinate Legislation MadeP1S. 75(3) power partly exercised: 1.3.2000 appointed by S.I. 2000/183, art. 2(1) (with art. 2(2))7.7.2008 appointed by S.I. 2008/1592, art. 23.3.2011 appointed by S.I. 2011/601, art. 2Amendments (Textual)F61Words in s. 75 substituted (19.8.2003) by The Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1887), art. 9, Sch. 2 para. 9(1)(a)F62S. 75(4A) inserted (19.5.2008) by Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (c. 47), ss. 63, 65, Sch. 9 para. 15(3) (with ss. 51, 57(3), 60(4), 64(5)); S.I. 2008/1320, art. 3F63Words in s. 75(4A)(a) inserted (N.I.) (29.5.2008) by The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1351 (N.I. 11)), art. 60, Sch. 7 para. 4(2)(a); S.R. 2008/233, art. 3(c)F64Words in s. 75 substituted (12.11.2009) by Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26), ss. 81(2)(3)(i), 116F65Words in s. 75(4A)(b) inserted (N.I.) (29.5.2008) by The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1351 (N.I. 11)), art. 60, Sch. 7 para. 4(2)(b); S.R. 2008/233, art. 3(c)Marginal CitationsM211997 c. 50. Previous: PartNext: ScheduleBack to topOptions/HelpPrint OptionsPrint The Whole ActPDF The Whole ActWeb page The Whole ActPrint This Part onlyPDF This Part onlyWeb page This Part onlyYou have chosen to open The Whole ActThe Whole Act you have selected contains over 200 provisions and might take some time to download. You may also experience some issues with your browser, such as an alert box that a script is taking a long time to run.Would you like to continue?Continue to openYou have chosen to open The Whole Act as a PDFThe Whole Act you have selected contains over 200 provisions and might take some time to download.Would you like to continue?Continue to openYou have chosen to open the Whole ActThe Whole Act you have selected contains over 200 provisions and might take some time to download. 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