(2) An information standard may include technical provision about information technology or IT services, including provision about—
(a) functionality;
(b) connectivity;
(c) interoperability;
(d) portability;
(e) storage of, and access to, information;
(f) security of information.
(3) An information standard may make provision by reference to open standards or proprietary standards. ”
I555 Sch. 15 para. 4 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 142(1)
I556 Sch. 15 para. 4 in force at 5.2.2026 by S.I. 2026/82 , reg. 2(z15)
5 (1) Section 251 (information standards: procedure etc) is amended as follows. E+W
(2) In the heading omit “Information standards:”.
“ (3) The power under section 250(1) may be exercised by—
(a) adopting an information standard prepared or published by another person, including as it has effect from time to time, or
(b) making provision by reference to an international agreement or another document, including as it has effect from time to time. ”
I557 Sch. 15 para. 5 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 142(1)
I558 Sch. 15 para. 5 in force at 5.2.2026 by S.I. 2026/82 , reg. 2(z15)
6 E+W After section 251 insert—
“ Compliance with standards ” .
I559 Sch. 15 para. 6 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 142(1)
I560 Sch. 15 para. 6 in force at 5.2.2026 by S.I. 2026/82 , reg. 2(z15)
7 E+W For the heading of section 251ZA (information standards: compliance) substitute “Monitoring compliance” .
I561 Sch. 15 para. 7 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 142(1)
I562 Sch. 15 para. 7 in force at 5.2.2026 by S.I. 2026/82 , reg. 2(z15)
8 E+W After that section insert—