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Data Protection Act 2018

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Publication 2018-05-23

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(b) must repay any amount that has been paid in accordance with that notice.

Enforcement of payment

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(1) The Commissioner must not take action to recover a penalty unless—

(a) the period specified in accordance with paragraph 6 has ended,

(b) any appeals against the penalty notice have been decided or otherwise ended,

(c) if the penalty notice has been varied, any appeals against the penalty variation notice have been decided or otherwise ended, and

(d) the period for the person to whom the penalty notice was given to appeal against the penalty, and any variation of it, has ended.

(2) In England and Wales, a penalty is recoverable—

(a) if the county court so orders, as if it were payable under an order of that court;

(b) if the High Court so orders, as if it were payable under an order of that court.

(3) In Scotland, a penalty may be enforced in the same manner as an extract registered decree arbitral bearing a warrant for execution issued by the sheriff court of any sheriffdom in Scotland.

(4) In Northern Ireland, a penalty is recoverable—

(a) if a county court so orders, as if it were payable under an order of that court;

(b) if the High Court so orders, as if it were payable under an order of that court.

SCHEDULE 17

Interpretation

1

In this Schedule—

“relevant period” means—the period of 18 months beginning when the Commissioner starts the first review under section 178, andthe period of 12 months beginning when the Commissioner starts a subsequent review under that section;

“the relevant review”, in relation to a relevant period, means the review under section 178 which the Commissioner must produce a report about by the end of that period.

Information notices

2

(1) This paragraph applies where the Commissioner gives an information notice during a relevant period.

(2) If the information notice—

(a) states that, in the Commissioner's opinion, the information is required for the purposes of the relevant review, and

(b) gives the Commissioner's reasons for reaching that opinion,

subsections (5) and (6) of section 142 do not apply but the notice must not require the information to be provided before the end of the period of 24 hours beginning when the notice is given.

Assessment notices

3

(1) Sub-paragraph (2) applies where the Commissioner gives an assessment notice to a person during a relevant period.

(2) If the assessment notice—

(a) states that, in the Commissioner's opinion, it is necessary for the controller or processor to comply with a requirement in the notice for the purposes of the relevant review, and

(b) gives the Commissioner's reasons for reaching that opinion,

subsections (6) and (7) of section 146 do not apply but the notice must not require the controller or processor to comply with the requirement before the end of the period of 7 days beginning when the notice is given.

(3) During a relevant period, section 147 has effect as if for subsection (5) there were substituted—

(5) The Commissioner may not give a controller or processor an assessment notice with respect to the processing of personal data for the special purposes unless a determination under section 174 with respect to the data or the processing has taken effect.

Applications in respect of urgent notices

4

Section 164 applies where an information notice , assessment notice or interview notice contains a statement under paragraph 2(2)(a) , 3(2)(a) or 3A(2)(a) as it applies where such a notice contains a statement under section 142(7)(a) , 146(8)(a) or 148A(8)(a).

SCHEDULE 18

Relevant records

1

(1) In section 184, “relevant record” means—

(a) a relevant health record (see paragraph 2),

(b) a relevant record relating to a conviction or caution (see paragraph 3), or

(2) A record is not a “relevant record” to the extent that it relates, or is to relate, only to personal data which falls within Article 2(1A) of the UK GDPR (manual unstructured personal data held by FOI public authorities).

Relevant health records

2

“Relevant health record” means a health record which has been or is to be obtained by a data subject in the exercise of a data subject access right.

Relevant records relating to a conviction or caution

3

(1) “Relevant record relating to a conviction or caution” means a record which—

(a) has been or is to be obtained by a data subject in the exercise of a data subject access right from a person listed in sub-paragraph (2), and

(b) contains information relating to a conviction or caution.

(2) Those persons are—

(a) the chief constable of a police force maintained under section 2 of the Police Act 1996;

(b) the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis;

(d) the Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland;

(e) the chief constable of the Police Service of Scotland;

(f) the Director General of the National Crime Agency;

(fa) the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery;

(g) the Secretary of State.

(3) In this paragraph—

“caution” means a caution given to a person in England and Wales or Northern Ireland in respect of an offence which, at the time when the caution is given, is admitted;

“conviction” has the same meaning as in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 or the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Northern Ireland) Order 1978 (S.I. 1978/1908 (N.I. 27)).

Relevant records relating to statutory functions

4

(1) “Relevant record relating to statutory functions” means a record which—

(a) has been or is to be obtained by a data subject in the exercise of a data subject access right from a person listed in sub-paragraph (2), and

(b) contains information relating to a relevant function in relation to that person.

(2) Those persons are—

(a) the Secretary of State;

(b) the Department for Communities in Northern Ireland;

(d) the Scottish Ministers;

(e) the Disclosure and Barring Service;

(f) the independent reviewer appointed under section 12 of the Age of Criminal Responsibility (Scotland) Act 2019.

(3) In relation to the Secretary of State, the “relevant functions” are—

(a) the Secretary of State's functions in relation to a person sentenced to detention under—

(i) section 92 of the Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act 2000,

(ia) section 260 of the Sentencing Code,

(ii) section 205(2) or 208 of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995, or

(iii) Article 45 of the Criminal Justice (Children) (Northern Ireland) Order 1998 (S.I. 1998/1504 (N.I. 9));

(b) the Secretary of State's functions in relation to a person imprisoned or detained under—

(i) the Prison Act 1952,

(ii) the Prisons (Scotland) Act 1989, or

(iii) the Prison Act (Northern Ireland) 1953 (c. 18 (N.I.));

(i) the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992,

(ii) the Social Security Administration Act 1992,

(iii) the Jobseekers Act 1995,

(iv) Part 5 of the Police Act 1997,

(v) Part 1 of the Welfare Reform Act 2007, or

(vi) Part 1 of the Welfare Reform Act 2012.

(4) In relation to the Department for Communities in Northern Ireland, the “relevant functions” are its functions under—

(a) the Social Security Contributions and Benefits (Northern Ireland) Act 1992,

(b) the Social Security Administration (Northern Ireland) Act 1992,

(d) Part 1 of the Welfare Reform Act (Northern Ireland) 2007 (c. 2 (N.I.)).

(5) In relation to the Department of Justice in Northern Ireland, the “relevant functions” are its functions under Part 5 of the Police Act 1997.

(6) In relation to the Scottish Ministers, the “relevant functions” are their functions under

(a) Part 1 of the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020, or

(b) Parts 1 and 2 of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 14).

(7) In relation to the Disclosure and Barring Service, the “relevant functions” are its functions under—

(a) Part 5 of the Police Act 1997,

(b) the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006, or

(8) In relation to the independent reviewer mentioned in sub-paragraph (2)(f), the “relevant functions” are the reviewer’s functions under Part 2 of the Age of Criminal Responsibility (Scotland) Act 2019.

Data subject access right

5

In this Schedule, “data subject access right” means a right under—

(a) Article 15 of the UK GDPR (right of access by the data subject);

(b) Article 20 of the UK GDPR (right to data portability);

(d) section 94 of this Act (intelligence services processing: right of access by the data subject).

Records stating that personal data is not processed

6

For the purposes of this Schedule, a record which states that a controller is not processing personal data relating to a particular matter is to be taken to be a record containing information relating to that matter.

Power to amend

7

(1) The Secretary of State may by regulations amend this Schedule.

(2) Regulations under this paragraph are subject to the affirmative resolution procedure.

SCHEDULE 19

PART 1 — Amendments of primary legislation

Registration Service Act 1953 (c. 37)

1

(1) Section 19AC of the Registration Service Act 1953 (codes of practice) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (2), for “issued under section 52B (data-sharing code) of the Data Protection Act 1998” substitute “ prepared under section 121 of the Data Protection Act 2018 (data-sharing code) and issued under section 125(4) of that Act ”.

(3) In subsection (11), for “section 51(3) of the Data Protection Act 1998” substitute “ section 128 of the Data Protection Act 2018 ”.

Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 (c. 36)

2

(1) Section 1A of the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 (functions of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons as competent authority) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (8)—

(a) omit “personal data protection legislation in the United Kingdom that implements”,

(b) for paragraph (a) substitute—

(a) the GDPR; and

, and

(3) In subsection (9), after “section” insert

— “the GDPR” means Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data (General Data Protection Regulation), read with Chapter 2 of Part 2 of the Data Protection Act 2018;

Parliamentary Commissioner Act 1967 (c. 13)

3

In section 11AA(1) of the Parliamentary Commissioner Act 1967 (disclosure of information by Parliamentary Commissioner to Information Commissioner)—

(a) in paragraph (a), for sub-paragraph (i) substitute—

(i) sections 142 to 154, 160 to 164 or 174 to 176 of, or Schedule 15 to, the Data Protection Act 2018 (certain provisions relating to enforcement),

, and

(b) for paragraph (b) substitute—

(b) the commission of an offence under— (i) a provision of the Data Protection Act 2018 other than paragraph 15 of Schedule 15 (obstruction of execution of warrant etc), or (ii) section 77 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (offence of altering etc records with intent to prevent disclosure).

Local Government Act 1974 (c. 7)

4

The Local Government Act 1974 is amended as follows.

5

In section 33A(1) (disclosure of information by Local Commissioner to Information Commissioner)—

(a) in paragraph (a), for sub-paragraph (i) substitute—

(i) sections 142 to 154, 160 to 164 or 174 to 176 of, or Schedule 15 to, the Data Protection Act 2018 (certain provisions relating to enforcement),

, and

(b) for paragraph (b) substitute—

(b) the commission of an offence under— (i) a provision of the Data Protection Act 2018 other than paragraph 15 of Schedule 15 (obstruction of execution of warrant etc), or (ii) section 77 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (offence of altering etc records with intent to prevent disclosure).

6

In section 34O(1) (disclosure of information by Local Commissioner to Information Commissioner)—

(a) in paragraph (a), for sub-paragraph (i) substitute—

(i) sections 142 to 154, 160 to 164 or 174 to 176 of, or Schedule 15 to, the Data Protection Act 2018 (certain provisions relating to enforcement),

, and

(b) for paragraph (b) substitute—

(b) the commission of an offence under— (i) a provision of the Data Protection Act 2018 other than paragraph 15 of Schedule 15 (obstruction of execution of warrant etc), or (ii) section 77 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (offence of altering etc records with intent to prevent disclosure).

Consumer Credit Act 1974 (c. 39)

7

The Consumer Credit Act 1974 is amended as follows.

8

In section 157(2A) (duty to disclose name etc of agency)—

(a) in paragraph (a), for “the Data Protection Act 1998” substitute “ the GDPR ”, and

(b) in paragraph (b), after “any” insert “ other ”.

9

In section 159(1)(a) (correction of wrong information) for “section 7 of the Data Protection Act 1998” substitute “ Article 15(1) to (3) of the GDPR (confirmation of processing, access to data and safeguards for third country transfers) ”.

10

In section 189(1) (definitions), at the appropriate place insert—

“the GDPR” has the same meaning as in Parts 5 to 7 of the Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 3(10), (11) and (14) of that Act);

Pharmacy (Northern Ireland) Order 1976 (S.I. 1976/1213 (N.I. 22))

11

The Pharmacy (Northern Ireland) Order 1976 is amended as follows.

12

In article 2(2) (interpretation), omit the definition of “Directive 95/46/EC”.

13

In article 8D (European professional card), after paragraph (3) insert—

(4) In Schedule 2C, “the GDPR” means Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data (General Data Protection Regulation), read with Chapter 2 of Part 2 of the Data Protection Act 2018.

14

In article 22A(6) (Directive 2005/36/EC: functions of competent authority etc.), before sub-paragraph (a) insert—

(za) “the GDPR” means Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data (General Data Protection Regulation), read with Chapter 2 of Part 2 of the Data Protection Act 2018;

15

(1) Schedule 2C (Directive 2005/36/EC: European professional card) is amended as follows.

(2) In paragraph 8(1) (access to data), for “Directive 95/46/EC” substitute “ the GDPR ”.

(3) In paragraph 9 (processing data), omit sub-paragraph (2) (deeming the Society to be the controller for the purposes of Directive 95/46/EC).

16

(1) The table in Schedule 2D (functions of the Society under Directive 2005/36/EC) is amended as follows.

(2) In the entry for Article 56(2), in the second column, for “Directive 95/46/EC” substitute “ the GDPR ”.

(3) In the entry for Article 56a(4), in the second column, for “Directive 95/46/EC” substitute “ the GDPR ”.

17

(1) Paragraph 2 of Schedule 3 (fitness to practice: disclosure of information) is amended as follows.

(2) In sub-paragraph (2)(a), after “provision” insert “ or the GDPR ”.

(3) For sub-paragraph (3) substitute—

(3) In determining for the purposes of sub-paragraph (2)(a) whether a disclosure is prohibited, it is to be assumed for the purposes of paragraph 5(2) of Schedule 2 to the Data Protection Act 2018 and paragraph 3(2) of Schedule 11 to that Act (exemptions from certain provisions of the data protection legislation: disclosures required by law) that the disclosure is required by this paragraph.

(4) After sub-paragraph (4) insert—

(5) In this paragraph, “the GDPR” and references to Schedule 2 to the Data Protection Act 2018 have the same meaning as in Parts 5 to 7 of that Act (see section 3(10), (11) and (14) of that Act).

Representation of the People Act 1983 (c. 2)

18

(1) Schedule 2 to the Representation of the People Act 1983 (provisions which may be contained in regulations as to registration etc) is amended as follows.

(2) In paragraph 1A(5), for “the Data Protection Act 1998” substitute “ Parts 5 to 7 of the Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 3(4) and (14) of that Act) ”.

(3) In paragraph 8C(2), for “the Data Protection Act 1998” substitute “ Parts 5 to 7 of the Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 3(4) and (14) of that Act) ”.

(4) In paragraph 11A—

(a) in sub-paragraph (1) for “who are data users to supply data, or documents containing information extracted from data and” substitute “ to supply information ”, and

(b) omit sub-paragraph (2).

Medical Act 1983 (c. 54)

19

The Medical Act 1983 is amended as follows.

20

(1) Section 29E (evidence) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (5), after “enactment” insert “ or the GDPR ”.

(3) For subsection (7) substitute—

(7) In determining for the purposes of subsection (5) whether a disclosure is prohibited, it is to be assumed for the purposes of paragraph 5(2) of Schedule 2 to the Data Protection Act 2018 and paragraph 3(2) of Schedule 11 to that Act (exemptions from certain provisions of the data protection legislation: disclosures required by law) that the disclosure is required by this section.

(4) In subsection (9), at the end insert—

“the GDPR” and references to Schedule 2 to the Data Protection Act 2018 have the same meaning as in Parts 5 to 7 of that Act (see section 3(10), (11) and (14) of that Act).

21

(1) Section 35A (General Medical Council's power to require disclosure of information) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (4), after “enactment” insert “ or the GDPR ”.

(3) For subsection (5A) substitute—

(5A) In determining for the purposes of subsection (4) whether a disclosure is prohibited, it is to be assumed for the purposes of paragraph 5(2) of Schedule 2 to the Data Protection Act 2018 and paragraph 3(2) of Schedule 11 to that Act (exemptions from certain provisions of the data protection legislation: disclosures required by law) that the disclosure is required by this section.

(4) In subsection (7), at the end insert—

“the GDPR” and references to Schedule 2 to the Data Protection Act 2018 have the same meaning as in Parts 5 to 7 of that Act (see section 3(10), (11) and (14) of that Act).

22

In section 49B(7) (Directive 2005/36: designation of competent authority etc.), after “Schedule 4A” insert

— “the GDPR” means Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data (General Data Protection Regulation), read with Chapter 2 of Part 2 of the Data Protection Act 2018;

23

In section 55(1) (interpretation), omit the definition of “Directive 95/46/EC”.

24

(1) Paragraph 9B of Schedule 1 (incidental powers of the General Medical Council) is amended as follows.

(2) In sub-paragraph (2)(a), after “enactment” insert “ or the GPDR ”.

(3) After sub-paragraph (3) insert—

(4) In this paragraph, “the GDPR” has the same meaning as in Parts 5 to 7 of the Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 3(10), (11) and (14) of that Act).

25

(1) Paragraph 5A of Schedule 4 (professional performance assessments and health assessments) is amended as follows.

(2) In sub-paragraph (8), after “enactment” insert “ or the GDPR ”.

(3) For sub-paragraph (8A) substitute—

(8A) In determining for the purposes of sub-paragraph (8) whether a disclosure is prohibited, it is to be assumed for the purposes of paragraph 5(2) of Schedule 2 to the Data Protection Act 2018 and paragraph 3(2) of Schedule 11 to that Act (exemptions from certain provisions of the data protection legislation: disclosures required by law) that the disclosure is required by this paragraph.

(4) After sub-paragraph (13) insert—

(14) In this paragraph, “the GDPR” and references to Schedule 2 to the Data Protection Act 2018 have the same meaning as in Parts 5 to 7 of that Act (see section 3(10), (11) and (14) of that Act).

26

(1) The table in Schedule 4A (functions of the General Medical Council as competent authority under Directive 2005/36) is amended as follows.

(2) In the entry for Article 56(2), in the second column, for “Directive 95/46/EC” substitute “ the GDPR ”.

(3) In the entry for Article 56a(4), in the second column, for “Directive 95/46/EC” substitute “ the GDPR ”.

Dentists Act 1984 (c. 24)

27

The Dentists Act 1984 is amended as follows.

28

(1) Section 33B (the General Dental Council's power to require disclosure of information: the dental profession) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (3), after “enactment” insert “ or relevant provision of the GDPR ”.

(3) For subsection (4) substitute—

(4) For the purposes of subsection (3)— - “relevant enactment” means any enactment other than— 1. this Act, or 2. the listed provisions in paragraph 1 of Schedule 11 to the Data Protection Act 2018 (exemptions to Part 4 : disclosures required by law); - “relevant provision of the GDPR” means any provision of the GDPR apart from the listed GDPR provisions in paragraph 1 of Schedule 2 to the Data Protection Act 2018 (GDPR provisions to be adapted or restricted: disclosures required by law).

(4) After subsection (10) insert—

(11) In this section, “the GDPR” and references to Schedule 2 to the Data Protection Act 2018 have the same meaning as in Parts 5 to 7 of that Act (see section 3(10), (11) and (14) of that Act).

29

In section 36ZA(6) (Directive 2005/36: designation of competent authority etc), after “Schedule 4ZA—” insert—

“the GDPR” means Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data (General Data Protection Regulation), read with Chapter 2 of Part 2 of the Data Protection Act 2018;

30

(1) Section 36Y (the General Dental Council's power to require disclosure of information: professions complementary to dentistry) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (3), after “enactment” insert “ or relevant provision of the GDPR ”.

(3) For subsection (4) substitute—

(4) For the purposes of subsection (3)— - “relevant enactment” means any enactment other than— 1. this Act, or 2. the listed provisions in paragraph 1 of Schedule 11 to the Data Protection Act 2018 (exemptions to Part 4 : disclosures required by law); - “relevant provision of the GDPR” means any provision of the GDPR apart from the listed GDPR provisions in paragraph 1 of Schedule 2 to the Data Protection Act 2018 (GDPR provisions to be adapted or restricted: disclosures required by law).

(4) After subsection (10) insert—

(11) In this section, “the GDPR” and references to Schedule 2 to the Data Protection Act 2018 have the same meaning as in Parts 5 to 7 of that Act (see section 3(10), (11) and (14) of that Act).

31

In section 53(1) (interpretation), omit the definition of “Directive 95/46/EC”.

32

(1) The table in Schedule 4ZA (Directive 2005/36: functions of the General Dental Council under section 36ZA(3)) is amended as follows.

(2) In the entry for Article 56(2), in the second column, for “Directive 95/46/EC” substitute “ the GDPR ”.

(3) In the entry for Article 56a(4), in the second column, for “Directive 95/46/EC” substitute “ the GDPR ”.

Companies Act 1985 (c. 6)

33

In section 449(11) of the Companies Act 1985 (provision for security of information obtained), for “the Data Protection Act 1998” substitute “ the data protection legislation ”.

Access to Medical Reports Act 1988 (c. 28)

34

In section 2(1) of the Access to Medical Reports Act 1988 (interpretation), for the definition of “health professional” substitute—

“health professional” has the same meaning as in the Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 204 of that Act);

Opticians Act 1989 (c. 44)

35

(1) Section 13B of the Opticians Act 1989 (the Council's power to require disclosure of information) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (3), after “enactment” insert “ or the GDPR ”.

(3) For subsection (4) substitute—

(4) In determining for the purposes of subsection (3) whether a disclosure is prohibited, it is to be assumed for the purposes of paragraph 5(2) of Schedule 2 to the Data Protection Act 2018 and paragraph 3(2) of Schedule 11 to that Act (exemptions from certain provisions of the data protection legislation: disclosures required by law) that the disclosure is required by this section.

(4) After subsection (9) insert—

(10) In this section, “the GDPR” and references to Schedule 2 to the Data Protection Act 2018 have the same meaning as in Parts 5 to 7 of that Act (see section 3(10), (11) and (14) of that Act).

Access to Health Records Act 1990 (c. 23)

36

The Access to Health Records Act 1990 is amended as follows.

37

For section 2 substitute—

(2) In this Act, “health professional” has the same meaning as in the Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 204 of that Act).

38

(1) Section 3 (right of access to health records) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (2), omit “Subject to subsection (4) below,”.

(3) In subsection (4), omit from “other than the following” to the end.

Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 1990 (c. 37)

39

(1) Section 33D of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 1990 (disclosure for the purposes of medical or other research) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (6), for “the Data Protection Act 1998” substitute “ the data protection legislation ”.

(3) In subsection (9), at the appropriate place insert—

“the data protection legislation” has the same meaning as in the Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 3 of that Act).

Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (c. 52)

40

(1) Section 251B of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (prohibition on disclosure of information) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (3), for “the Data Protection Act 1998” substitute “ the data protection legislation ”.

(3) After subsection (6) insert—

(7) In this section, “the data protection legislation” has the same meaning as in the Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 3 of that Act).

Tribunals and Inquiries Act 1992 (c. 53)

41

In the table in Part 1 of Schedule 1 to the Tribunals and Inquiries Act 1992 (tribunals to which the Act applies), in the second column, in paragraph 14(a), for “section 6 of the Data Protection Act 1998” substitute “ section 114 of the Data Protection Act 2018 ”.

Industrial Relations (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (S.I. 1992/807 (N.I. 5))

42

(1) Article 90B of the Industrial Relations (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (prohibition on disclosure of information held by the Labour Relations Agency) is amended as follows.

(2) In paragraph (3), for “the Data Protection Act 1998” substitute “ the data protection legislation ”.

(3) After paragraph (6) insert—

(7) In this Article, “the data protection legislation” has the same meaning as in the Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 3 of that Act).

Health Service Commissioners Act 1993 (c. 46)

43

In section 18A(1) of the Health Service Commissioners Act 1993 (power to disclose information)—

(a) in paragraph (a), for sub-paragraph (i) substitute—

(i) sections 142 to 154, 160 to 164 or 174 to 176 of, or Schedule 15 to, the Data Protection Act 2018 (certain provisions relating to enforcement),

, and

(b) for paragraph (b) substitute—

(b) the commission of an offence under— (i) a provision of the Data Protection Act 2018 other than paragraph 15 of Schedule 15 (obstruction of execution of warrant etc), or (ii) section 77 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (offence of altering etc records with intent to prevent disclosure).

Data Protection Act 1998 (c. 29)

44

The Data Protection Act 1998 is repealed, with the exception of section 62 and paragraphs 13, 15, 16, 18 and 19 of Schedule 15 (which amend other enactments).

Crime and Disorder Act 1998 (c. 37)

45

In section 17A(4) of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 (sharing of information), for “(within the meaning of the Data Protection Act 1998)” substitute “ (within the meaning of Parts 5 to 7 of the Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 3(2) and (14) of that Act)) ”.

Food Standards Act 1999 (c. 28)

46

(1) Section 19 of the Food Standards Act 1999 (publication etc by the Food Standards Agency of advice and information) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (2), for “the Data Protection Act 1998” substitute “ the data protection legislation ”.

(3) In subsection (8), after “section” insert

— “the data protection legislation” has the same meaning as in the Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 3 of that Act);

Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 (c. 33)

47

(1) Section 13 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 (proof of identity of persons to be removed or deported) is amended as follows.

(2) For subsection (4) substitute—

(4) For the purposes of Article 49(1)(d) of the GDPR, the provision under this section of identification data is a transfer of personal data which is necessary for important reasons of public interest.

(3) After subsection (4) insert—

(4A) “The GDPR” has the same meaning as in Parts 5 to 7 of the Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 3(10), (11) and (14) of that Act).

Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (c. 8)

48

The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 is amended as follows.

49

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50

In section 391A(6)(b) (publication: special provisions relating to the capital requirements directive), for “the Data Protection Act 1998” substitute “ the data protection legislation ”.

51

In section 391C(7)(a) (publication: special provisions relating to the UCITS directive), for “the Data Protection Act 1998” substitute “ the data protection legislation ”.

52

In section 391D(9)(a) (publication: special provisions relating to the markets in financial instruments directive), for “the Data Protection Act 1998” substitute “ the data protection legislation ”.

53

In section 417 (definitions), at the appropriate place insert—

“the data protection legislation” has the same meaning as in the Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 3 of that Act);

Terrorism Act 2000 (c. 11)

54

In section 21F(2)(d) of the Terrorism Act 2000 (other permitted disclosures between institutions etc) for “(within the meaning of section 1 of the Data Protection Act 1998)” substitute “ (within the meaning of Parts 5 to 7 of the Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 3(2) and (14) of that Act)) ”.

Freedom of Information Act 2000 (c. 36)

55

The Freedom of Information Act 2000 is amended as follows.

56

In section 2(3) (absolute exemptions), for paragraph (f) substitute—

(f) section 40(1), (fa) section 40(2) so far as relating to cases where the first condition referred to in that subsection is satisfied,

57

In section 18 (the Information Commissioner), omit subsection (1).

58

(1) Section 40 (personal information) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (2)—

(a) in paragraph (a), for “do” substitute “ does ”, and

(b) in paragraph (b), for “either the first or the second” substitute “ the first, second or third ”.

(3) For subsection (3) substitute—

(3A) The first condition is that the disclosure of the information to a member of the public otherwise than under this Act— (a) would contravene any of the data protection principles, or (b) would do so if the exemptions in section 24(1) of the Data Protection Act 2018 (manual unstructured data held by public authorities) were disregarded. (3B) The second condition is that the disclosure of the information to a member of the public otherwise than under this Act would contravene Article 21 of the GDPR (general processing: right to object to processing).

(4) For subsection (4) substitute—

(4A) The third condition is that— (a) on a request under Article 15(1) of the GDPR (general processing: right of access by the data subject) for access to personal data, the information would be withheld in reliance on provision made by or under section 15, 16 or 26 of, or Schedule 2, 3 or 4 to, the Data Protection Act 2018, or (b) on a request under section 45(1)(b) of that Act (law enforcement processing: right of access by the data subject), the information would be withheld in reliance on subsection (4) of that section.

(5) For subsection (5) substitute—

(5A) The duty to confirm or deny does not arise in relation to information which is (or if it were held by the public authority would be) exempt information by virtue of subsection (1). (5B) The duty to confirm or deny does not arise in relation to other information if or to the extent that any of the following applies— (a) giving a member of the public the confirmation or denial that would have to be given to comply with section 1(1)(a)— (i) would (apart from this Act) contravene any of the data protection principles, or (ii) would do so if the exemptions in section 24(1) of the Data Protection Act 2018 (manual unstructured data held by public authorities) were disregarded; (b) giving a member of the public the confirmation or denial that would have to be given to comply with section 1(1)(a) would (apart from this Act) contravene Article 21 of the GDPR (general processing: right to object to processing); (c) on a request under Article 15(1) of the GDPR (general processing: right of access by the data subject) for confirmation of whether personal data is being processed, the information would be withheld in reliance on a provision listed in subsection (4A)(a); (d) on a request under section 45(1)(a) of the Data Protection Act 2018 (law enforcement processing: right of access by the data subject), the information would be withheld in reliance on subsection (4) of that section.

(6) Omit subsection (6).

(7) For subsection (7) substitute—

(7) In this section— - “the data protection principles” means the principles set out in— 1. Article 5(1) of the GDPR, and 2. section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act 2018; - “data subject” has the same meaning as in the Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 3 of that Act); - “the GDPR”, “personal data”, “processing” and references to a provision of Chapter 2 of Part 2 of the Data Protection Act 2018 have the same meaning as in Parts 5 to 7 of that Act (see section 3(2), (4), (10), (11) and (14) of that Act). (8) In determining for the purposes of this section whether the lawfulness principle in Article 5(1)(a) of the GDPR would be contravened by the disclosure of information, Article 6(1) of the GDPR (lawfulness) is to be read as if the second sub-paragraph (disapplying the legitimate interests gateway in relation to public authorities) were omitted.

59

Omit section 49 (reports to be laid before Parliament).

60

For section 61 (appeal proceedings) substitute—

(61) (1) Tribunal Procedure Rules may make provision for regulating the exercise of rights of appeal conferred by sections 57(1) and (2) and 60(1) and (4). (2) In relation to appeals under those provisions, Tribunal Procedure Rules may make provision about— (a) securing the production of material used for the processing of personal data, and (b) the inspection, examination, operation and testing of equipment or material used in connection with the processing of personal data. (3) Subsection (4) applies where— (a) a person does something, or fails to do something, in relation to proceedings before the First-tier Tribunal on an appeal under those provisions, and (b) if those proceedings were proceedings before a court having power to commit for contempt, the act or omission would constitute contempt of court. (4) The First-tier Tribunal may certify the offence to the Upper Tribunal. (5) Where an offence is certified under subsection (4), the Upper Tribunal may— (a) inquire into the matter, and (b) deal with the person charged with the offence in any manner in which it could deal with the person if the offence had been committed in relation to the Upper Tribunal. (6) Before exercising the power under subsection (5)(b), the Upper Tribunal must— (a) hear any witness who may be produced against or on behalf of the person charged with the offence, and (b) hear any statement that may be offered in defence. (7) In this section, “personal data” and “processing” have the same meaning as in Parts 5 to 7 of the Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 3(2), (4) and (14) of that Act).

61

In section 76(1) (disclosure of information between Commissioner and ombudsmen), for “the Data Protection Act 1998” substitute “ the data protection legislation ”.

62

After section 76A insert—

(76B) (1) No enactment or rule of law prohibiting or restricting the disclosure of information precludes a person from providing the First-tier Tribunal or the Upper Tribunal with information necessary for the discharge of their functions in connection with appeals under section 60 of this Act. (2) But this section does not authorise the making of a disclosure which is prohibited by any of Parts 1 to 7 or Chapter 1 of Part 9 of the Investigatory Powers Act 2016. (3) Until the repeal of Part 1 of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 by paragraphs 45 and 54 of Schedule 10 to the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 is fully in force, subsection (2) has effect as if it included a reference to that Part.

63

In section 77(1)(b) (offence of altering etc records with intent to prevent disclosure), omit “or section 7 of the Data Protection Act 1998,”.

64

In section 84 (interpretation), at the appropriate place insert—

“the data protection legislation” has the same meaning as in the Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 3 of that Act);

Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 (c. 41)

65

(1) Paragraph 28 of Schedule 19C to the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 (civil sanctions: disclosure of information) is amended as follows.

(2) In sub-paragraph (4)(a), for “the Data Protection Act 1998” substitute “ the data protection legislation ”.

(3) After sub-paragraph (5) insert—

(6) In this paragraph, “the data protection legislation” has the same meaning as in the Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 3 of that Act).

Public Finance and Accountability (Scotland) Act 2000 (asp 1)

66

The Public Finance and Accountability (Scotland) Act 2000 is amended as follows.

67

In section 26B(3)(a) (voluntary disclosure of data to Audit Scotland), for “the Data Protection Act 1998 (c. 29)” substitute “ the data protection legislation ”.

68

In section 26C(3)(a) (power to require disclosure of data), for “the Data Protection Act 1998 (c. 29)” substitute “ the data protection legislation ”.

69

In section 29(1) (interpretation), at the appropriate place insert—

“the data protection legislation” has the same meaning as in the Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 3 of that Act);

Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001 (c. 16)

70

The Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001 is amended as follows.

71

In section 57(1) (retention of seized items)—

(a) omit paragraph (m), and

(b) after paragraph (s) insert—

(t) paragraph 10 of Schedule 15 to the Data Protection Act 2018;

72

In section 65(7) (meaning of “legal privilege”)—

(a) for “paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 to the Data Protection Act 1998 (c. 29)” substitute “ paragraphs 1 and 2 of Schedule 15 to the Data Protection Act 2018 ”, and

(b) for “paragraph 9” substitute “ paragraph 11 (matters exempt from inspection and seizure: privileged communications) ”.

73

In Schedule 1 (powers of seizure)—

(a) omit paragraph 65, and

(b) after paragraph 73T insert—

(73T) The power of seizure conferred by paragraphs 1 and 2 of Schedule 15 to the Data Protection Act 2018 (powers of entry and inspection).

Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 (c.24)

74

The Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 is amended as follows.

75

(1) Section 19 (disclosure of information held by revenue departments) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (7), for “the Data Protection Act 1998 (c. 29)” substitute “ the data protection legislation ”.

(3) In subsection (9), after “section” insert

— “the data protection legislation” has the same meaning as in the Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 3 of that Act);

76

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77

(1) Section 7A of the Health and Personal Social Services Act (Northern Ireland) 2001 (power to obtain information etc) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (3), after “provision” insert “ or the GDPR ”.

(3) For subsection (5) substitute—

(5) In determining for the purposes of subsection (3) whether a disclosure is prohibited, it is to be assumed for the purposes of paragraph 5(2) of Schedule 2 to the Data Protection Act 2018 and paragraph 3(2) of Schedule 11 to that Act (exemptions from certain provisions of the data protection legislation: disclosures required by law) that the disclosure is required by this section.

(4) After subsection (7) insert—

(8) In this section, “the GDPR” and references to Schedule 2 to the Data Protection Act 2018 have the same meaning as in Parts 5 to 7 of that Act (see section 3(10), (11) and (14) of that Act).

Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002 (c. 26)

78

(1) Section 5A of the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002 (disclosure of information to the Commission) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (3)(a), for “the Data Protection Act 1998” substitute “ the data protection legislation ”.

(3) After subsection (9) insert—

(10) In this section, “the data protection legislation” has the same meaning as in the Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 3 of that Act).

Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (c. 29)

79

The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 is amended as follows.

80

In section 333C(2)(d) (other permitted disclosures between institutions etc), for “(within the meaning of section 1 of the Data Protection Act 1998)” substitute “ (within the meaning of Parts 5 to 7 of the Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 3(2) and (14) of that Act)) ”.

81

In section 436(3)(a) (disclosure of information to certain Directors), for “the Data Protection Act 1998 (c. 29)” substitute “ the data protection legislation ”.

82

In section 438(8)(a) (disclosure of information by certain Directors), for “the Data Protection Act 1998 (c. 29)” substitute “ the data protection legislation ”.

83

In section 439(3)(a) (disclosure of information to Lord Advocate and to Scottish Ministers), for “the Data Protection Act 1998 (c. 29)” substitute “ the data protection legislation ”.

84

In section 441(7)(a) (disclosure of information by Lord Advocate and Scottish Ministers), for “the Data Protection Act 1998 (c. 29)” substitute “ the data protection legislation ”.

85

After section 442 insert—

(442A) In this Part, “the data protection legislation” has the same meaning as in the Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 3 of that Act).

Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)

86

(1) Section 237 of the Enterprise Act 2002 (general restriction on disclosure) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (4), for “the Data Protection Act 1998 (c. 29)” substitute “ the data protection legislation ”.

(3) After subsection (6) insert—

(7) In this section, “the data protection legislation” has the same meaning as in the Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 3 of that Act).

Scottish Public Services Ombudsman Act 2002 (asp 11)

87

(1) In Schedule 5 to the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman Act 2002 (disclosure of information by the Ombudsman), the entry for the Information Commissioner is amended as follows.

(2) In paragraph 1, for sub-paragraph (a) substitute—

(a) sections 142 to 154, 160 to 164 or 174 to 176 of, or Schedule 15 to, the Data Protection Act 2018 (certain provisions relating to enforcement),

(3) For paragraph 2 substitute—

(2) The commission of an offence under— (a) a provision of the Data Protection Act 2018 other than paragraph 15 of Schedule 15 (obstruction of execution of warrant etc), or (b) section 77 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (offence of altering etc records with intent to prevent disclosure).

Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 13)

88

The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 is amended as follows.

89

In section 2(2)(e)(ii) (absolute exemptions), omit “by virtue of subsection (2)(a)(i) or (b) of that section”.

90

(1) Section 38 (personal information) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (1), for paragraph (b) substitute—

(b) personal data and the first, second or third condition is satisfied (see subsections (2A) to (3A));

(3) For subsection (2) substitute—

(2A) The first condition is that the disclosure of the information to a member of the public otherwise than under this Act— (a) would contravene any of the data protection principles, or (b) would do so if the exemptions in section 24(1) of the Data Protection Act 2018 (manual unstructured data held by public authorities) were disregarded. (2B) The second condition is that the disclosure of the information to a member of the public otherwise than under this Act would contravene Article 21 of the GDPR (general processing: right to object to processing).

(4) For subsection (3) substitute—

(3A) The third condition is that— (a) on a request under Article 15(1) of the GDPR (general processing: right of access by the data subject) for access to personal data, the information would be withheld in reliance on provision made by or under section 15, 16 or 26 of, or Schedule 2, 3 or 4 to, the Data Protection Act 2018, or (b) on a request under section 45(1)(b) of that Act (law enforcement processing: right of access by the data subject), the information would be withheld in reliance on subsection (4) of that section.

(5) Omit subsection (4).

(6) In subsection (5), for the definitions of “the data protection principles” and of “data subject” and “personal data” substitute—

“the data protection principles” means the principles set out in— (a) Article 5(1) of the GDPR, and (b) section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act 2018; “data subject” has the same meaning as in the Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 3 of that Act); “the GDPR”, “personal data”, “processing” and references to a provision of Chapter 2 of Part 2 of the Data Protection Act 2018 have the same meaning as in Parts 5 to 7 of that Act (see section 3(2), (4), (10), (11) and (14) of that Act);

(7) After that subsection insert—

(5A) In determining for the purposes of this section whether the lawfulness principle in Article 5(1)(a) of the GDPR would be contravened by the disclosure of information, Article 6(1) of the GDPR (lawfulness) is to be read as if the second sub-paragraph (disapplying the legitimate interests gateway in relation to public authorities) were omitted.

Courts Act 2003 (c. 39)

91

Schedule 5 to the Courts Act 2003 (collection of fines) is amended as follows.

92

(1) Paragraph 9C (disclosure of information in connection with making of attachment of earnings orders or applications for benefit deductions: supplementary) is amended as follows.

(2) In sub-paragraph (5), for “the Data Protection Act 1998” substitute “ the data protection legislation ”.

(3) After sub-paragraph (5) insert—

(6) In this paragraph, “the data protection legislation” has the same meaning as in the Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 3 of that Act).

93

(1) Paragraph 10A (attachment of earnings orders (Justice Act (Northern Ireland) 2016): disclosure of information) is amended as follows.

(2) In sub-paragraph (7), for “the Data Protection Act 1998” substitute “ the data protection legislation ”.

(3) In sub-paragraph (8), at the appropriate place insert—

“the data protection legislation” has the same meaning as in the Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 3 of that Act);

Sexual Offences Act 2003 (c. 42)

94

(1) Section 94 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003 (Part 2: supply of information to the Secretary of State etc for verification) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (6), for “the Data Protection Act 1998 (c. 29)” substitute “ the data protection legislation ”.

(3) In subsection (8), at the appropriate place insert—

“the data protection legislation” has the same meaning as in the Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 3 of that Act);

Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44)

95

The Criminal Justice Act 2003 is amended as follows.

96

In section 327A(9) (disclosure of information about convictions etc of child sex offenders to members of the public), for “the Data Protection Act 1998” substitute “ the data protection legislation ”.

97

In section 327B (disclosure of information about convictions etc of child sex offenders to members of the public: interpretation), after subsection (4) insert—

(4A) “The data protection legislation” has the same meaning as in the Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 3 of that Act).

Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 13)

98

(1) Section 279 of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (information for research) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (2), for “research purposes within the meaning given by section 33 of the Data Protection Act 1998 (c. 29) (research, history and statistics)” substitute “ purposes mentioned in Article 89(1) of the GDPR (archiving in the public interest, scientific or historical research and statistics) ”.

(3) After subsection (9) insert—

(10) In this section, “the GDPR” means Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data (General Data Protection Regulation).

Public Audit (Wales) Act 2004 (c. 23)

99

(1) Section 64C of the Public Audit (Wales) Act 2004 (voluntary provision of data) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (3)(a), for “the Data Protection Act 1998 (c. 29)” substitute “ the data protection legislation ”.

(3) In subsection (5), at the beginning insert

In this section— “the data protection legislation” has the same meaning as in the Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 3 of that Act);

Companies (Audit, Investigations and Community Enterprise) Act 2004 (c. 27)

100

The Companies (Audit, Investigations and Community Enterprise) Act 2004 is amended as follows.

101

(1) Section 15A (disclosure of information by tax authorities) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (2)—

(a) omit “within the meaning of the Data Protection Act 1998”, and

(b) for “that Act” substitute “ the data protection legislation ”.

(3) After subsection (7) insert—

(8) In this section— - “the data protection legislation” has the same meaning as in the Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 3 of that Act); - “personal data” has the same meaning as in Parts 5 to 7 of that Act (see section 3(2) and (14) of that Act).

102

(1) Section 15D (permitted disclosure of information obtained under compulsory powers) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (7), for “the Data Protection Act 1998” substitute “ the data protection legislation ”.

(3) After subsection (7) insert—

(8) In this section, “the data protection legislation” has the same meaning as in the Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 3 of that Act).

Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004 (c. 28)

103

(1) Section 54 of the Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004 (disclosure of information) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (7), for “the Data Protection Act 1998 (c. 29)” substitute “ the data protection legislation ”.

(3) After subsection (8) insert—

(9) In this section, “the data protection legislation” has the same meaning as in the Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 3 of that Act).

Children Act 2004 (c. 31)

104

The Children Act 2004 is amended as follows.

105

(1) Section 12 (information databases) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (13)(e) for “the Data Protection Act 1998 (c. 29)” substitute “ the data protection legislation ”.

(3) After subsection (13) insert—

(14) In this section, “the data protection legislation” has the same meaning as in the Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 3 of that Act).

106

(1) Section 29 (information databases: Wales) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (14)(e) for “the Data Protection Act 1998 (c. 29)” substitute “ the data protection legislation ”.

(3) After subsection (14) insert—

(15) In this section, “the data protection legislation” has the same meaning as in the Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 3 of that Act).

Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4)

107

(1) Section 107 of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (disclosure of information to the Commission) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (3)(a), for “the Data Protection Act 1998 (c. 29)” substitute “ the data protection legislation ”.

(3) After subsection (9) insert—

(10) In this section, “the data protection legislation” has the same meaning as in the Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 3 of that Act).

Mental Capacity Act 2005 (c. 9)

108

In section 64 of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (interpretation), for the definition of “health record” substitute—

“health record” has the same meaning as in the Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 205 of that Act);

Public Services Ombudsman (Wales) Act 2005 (c. 10)

109

(1) Section 34X of the Public Services Ombudsman (Wales) Act 2005 (disclosure of information) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (4), for paragraph (a) substitute—

(a) sections 142 to 154, 160 to 164 or 174 to 176 of, or Schedule 15 to, the Data Protection Act 2018 (certain provisions relating to enforcement);

(3) For subsection (5) substitute—

(5) The offences are those under— (a) a provision of the Data Protection Act 2018 other than paragraph 15 of Schedule 15 (obstruction of execution of warrant etc); (b) section 77 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (offence of altering etc records with intent to prevent disclosure).

Commissioners for Revenue and Customs Act 2005 (c. 11)

110

(1) Section 22 of the Commissioners for Revenue and Customs Act 2005 (data protection, etc) is amended as follows.

(2) The existing text becomes subsection (1).

(3) In that subsection, in paragraph (a), for “the Data Protection Act 1998 (c. 29)” substitute “ the data protection legislation ”.

(4) After that subsection insert—

(2) In this section, “the data protection legislation” has the same meaning as in the Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 3 of that Act).

Gambling Act 2005 (c. 19)

111

(1) Section 352 of the Gambling Act 2005 (data protection) is amended as follows.

(2) The existing text becomes subsection (1).

(3) In that subsection, for “the Data Protection Act 1998 (c. 29)” substitute “ the data protection legislation ”.

(4) After that subsection insert—

(2) In this section, “the data protection legislation” has the same meaning as in the Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 3 of that Act).

Commissioner for Older People (Wales) Act 2006 (c. 30)

112

(1) Section 18 of the Commissioner for Older People (Wales) Act 2006 (power to disclose information) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (7), for paragraph (a) substitute—

(a) sections 142 to 154, 160 to 164 or 174 to 176 of, or Schedule 15 to, the Data Protection Act 2018 (certain provisions relating to enforcement);

(3) For subsection (8) substitute—

(8) The offences are those under— (a) a provision of the Data Protection Act 2018 other than paragraph 15 of Schedule 15 (obstruction of execution of warrant etc); or (b) section 77 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (offence of altering etc records with intent to prevent disclosure).

National Health Service Act 2006 (c. 41)

113

The National Health Service Act 2006 is amended as follows.

114

(1) Section 251 (control of patient information) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (7), for “made by or under the Data Protection Act 1998 (c 29)” substitute “ of the data protection legislation ”.

(3) In subsection (13), at the appropriate place insert—

“the data protection legislation” has the same meaning as in the Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 3 of that Act);

115

(1) Section 264C (provision and disclosure of information about health service products: supplementary) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (2), for “the Data Protection Act 1998” substitute “ the data protection legislation ”.

(3) After subsection (3) insert—

(4) In this section, “the data protection legislation” has the same meaning as in the Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 3 of that Act).

116

In paragraph 7B(3) of Schedule 1 (further provision about the Secretary of State and services under the Act), for “has the same meaning as in the Data Protection Act 1998” substitute “ has the same meaning as in Parts 5 to 7 of the Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 3(4) and (14) of that Act) ”.

National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006 (c. 42)

117

The National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006 is amended as follows.

118

(1) Section 201C (provision of information about medical supplies: supplementary) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (2), for “the Data Protection Act 1998” substitute “ the data protection legislation ”.

(3) After subsection (3) insert—

(4) In this section, “the data protection legislation” has the same meaning as in the Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 3 of that Act).

119

In paragraph 7B(3) of Schedule 1 (further provision about the Welsh Ministers and services under the Act), for “has the same meaning as in the Data Protection Act 1998” substitute “ has the same meaning as in Parts 5 to 7 of the Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 3(4) and (14) of that Act) ”.

Companies Act 2006 (c. 46)

120

The Companies Act 2006 is amended as follows.

121

In section 458(2) (disclosure of information by tax authorities)—

(a) for “within the meaning of the Data Protection Act 1998 (c. 29)” substitute “ within the meaning of Parts 5 to 7 of the Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 3(2) and (14) of that Act) ”, and

(b) for “that Act” substitute “ the data protection legislation ”.

122

In section 461(7) (permitted disclosure of information obtained under compulsory powers), for “the Data Protection Act 1998 (c. 29)” substitute “ the data protection legislation ”.

123

In section 948(9) (restrictions on disclosure) for “the Data Protection Act 1998 (c. 29)” substitute “ the data protection legislation ”.

124

In section 1173(1) (minor definitions: general), at the appropriate place insert—

“the data protection legislation” has the same meaning as in the Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 3 of that Act);

125

In section 1224A(7) (restrictions on disclosure), for “the Data Protection Act 1998” substitute “ the data protection legislation ”.

126

In section 1253D(3) (restriction on transfer of audit working papers to third countries), for “the Data Protection Act 1998” substitute “ the data protection legislation ”.

127

In section 1261(1) (minor definitions: Part 42), at the appropriate place insert—

“the data protection legislation” has the same meaning as in the Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 3 of that Act);

128

In section 1262 (index of defined expressions: Part 42), at the appropriate place insert—

the data protection legislation	section 1261(1)

129

In Schedule 8 (index of defined expressions: general), at the appropriate place insert—

the data protection legislation	section 1173(1)

Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (c. 15)

130

The Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 is amended as follows.

131

In section 11(5)(b) (right to appeal to Upper Tribunal), for “section 28(4) or (6) of the Data Protection Act 1998 (c. 29)” substitute “ section 27(3) or (5), 79(5) or (7) or 111(3) or (5) of the Data Protection Act 2018 ”.

132

In section 13(8)(a) (right to appeal to the Court of Appeal), for “section 28(4) or (6) of the Data Protection Act 1998 (c. 29)” substitute “ section 27(3) or (5), 79(5) or (7) or 111(3) or (5) of the Data Protection Act 2018 ”.

Statistics and Registration Service Act 2007 (c. 18)

133

The Statistics and Registration Service Act 2007 is amended as follows.

134

(1) Section 45 (information held by HMRC) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (4A), for “section 51(3) of the Data Protection Act 1998” substitute “ section 128 of the Data Protection Act 2018 ”.

(3) In subsection (4B), for “the Data Protection Act 1998” substitute “ the Data Protection Act 2018 ”.

135

(1) Section 45A (information held by other public authorities) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (8), for “section 51(3) of the Data Protection Act 1998” substitute “ section 128 of the Data Protection Act 2018 ”.

(3) In subsection (9), for “the Data Protection Act 1998” substitute “ the data protection legislation ”.

(4) In subsection (12)(a), for “the Data Protection Act 1998” substitute “ the data protection legislation ”.

(5) In subsection 12(c), after the first “legislation” insert “ (which is not part of the data protection legislation) ”.

136

(1) Section 45B(3) (access to information held by Crown bodies etc) is amended as follows.

(2) In paragraph (a), for “the Data Protection Act 1998” substitute “ the data protection legislation ”.

(3) In paragraph (c), after the first “legislation” insert “ (which is not part of the data protection legislation) ”.

137

(1) Section 45C(13) (power to require disclosures by other public authorities) is amended as follows.

(2) In paragraph (b), for “the Data Protection Act 1998” substitute “ the data protection legislation ”.

(3) In paragraph (d), after the first “legislation” insert “ (which is not part of the data protection legislation) ”.

138

In section 45D(9)(b) (power to require disclosure by undertakings), for “the Data Protection Act 1998” substitute “ the data protection legislation ”.

139

(1) Section 45E (further provision about powers in sections 45B, 45C and 45D) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (6), for “issued under section 52B (data-sharing code) of the Data Protection Act 1998” substitute “ prepared under section 121 of the Data Protection Act 2018 (data-sharing code) and issued under section 125(4) of that Act ”.

(3) In subsection (16), for “section 51(3) of the Data Protection Act 1998” substitute “ section 128 of the Data Protection Act 2018 ”.

(4) In subsection (17), for “the Data Protection Act 1998” substitute “ the data protection legislation ”.

140

(1) Section 53A (disclosure by the Statistics Board to devolved administrations) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (9), for “section 51(3) of the Data Protection Act 1998” substitute “ section 128 of the Data Protection Act 2018 ”.

(3) In subsection (10), for “the Data Protection Act 1998” substitute “ the data protection legislation ”.

(4) In subsection (12)(b), for “the Data Protection Act 1998” substitute “ the data protection legislation ”.

141

(1) Section 54 (Data Protection Act 1998 and Human Rights Act 1998) is amended as follows.

(2) In the heading, omit “Data Protection Act 1998 and”.

(3) Omit paragraph (a) (together with the final “or”).

142

In section 67 (general interpretation: Part 1), at the appropriate place insert—

“the data protection legislation” has the same meaning as in the Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 3 of that Act);

Serious Crime Act 2007 (c. 27)

143

The Serious Crime Act 2007 is amended as follows.

144

(1) Section 5A (verification and disclosure of information) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (6)—

(a) for “the Data Protection Act 1998” substitute “ the data protection legislation ”, and

(b) for “are” substitute “ is ”.

(3) After subsection (6) insert—

(7) In this section, “the data protection legislation” has the same meaning as in the Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 3 of that Act).

145

(1) Section 68 (disclosure of information to prevent fraud) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (4)(a), for “the Data Protection Act 1998 (c. 29)” substitute “ the data protection legislation ”.

(3) In subsection (8), at the appropriate place insert—

“the data protection legislation” has the same meaning as in the Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 3 of that Act).

146

(1) Section 85 (disclosure of information by Revenue and Customs) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (8)(a), for “the Data Protection Act 1998 (c. 29)” substitute “ the data protection legislation ”.

(3) In subsection (9), at the appropriate place insert—

“the data protection legislation” has the same meaning as in the Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 3 of that Act).

Legal Services Act 2007 (c. 29)

147

(1) Section 169 of the Legal Services Act 2007 (disclosure of information to the Legal Services Board) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (3)(a), for “the Data Protection Act 1998 (c. 29)” substitute “ the data protection legislation ”.

(3) After subsection (8) insert—

(9) In this section, “the data protection legislation” has the same meaning as in the Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 3 of that Act).

Adoption and Children (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 4)

148

In section 74 of the Adoption and Children (Scotland) Act 2007 (disclosure of medical information about parents), for subsection (5) substitute—

(5) In subsection (4)(e), “processing” has the same meaning as in Parts 5 to 7 of the Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 3(4) and (14) of that Act).

Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008 (c. 4)

149

The Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008 is amended as follows.

150

Omit—

(a) section 77 (power to alter penalty for unlawfully obtaining etc personal data), and

(b) section 78 (new defence for obtaining etc for journalism and other special purposes).

151

(1) Section 114 (supply of information to Secretary of State etc) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (5), for “the Data Protection Act 1998 (c. 29)” substitute “ the data protection legislation ”.

(3) After subsection (6) insert—

(6A) In this section, “the data protection legislation” has the same meaning as in the Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 3 of that Act).

Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008 (c. 13)

152

(1) Section 70 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008 (disclosure of information) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (4)(a), for “the Data Protection Act 1998 (c. 29)” substitute “ the data protection legislation ”.

(3) After subsection (5) insert—

(6) In this section, “the data protection legislation” has the same meaning as in the Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 3 of that Act).

153

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