(3) During a relevant period, section 148B has effect as if for subsection (8) there were substituted—
“ (8) The Commissioner may not give an individual an interview 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. ” ” , and
(b) in paragraph 4 (applications in respect of urgent notices)—
(i) for “or assessment notice” substitute “, assessment notice or interview notice” ,
(ii) for “or 3(2)(a)” substitute “, 3(2)(a) or 3A(2)(a)” , and
(iii) for “or 146(8)(a)” substitute “, 146(8)(a) or 148A(8)(a)” .
I181 S. 100 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 142(1)
I182 S. 100 in force at 5.2.2026 by S.I. 2026/82 , reg. 2(s)
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(2) In paragraph 2 of Schedule 16 (notice of intent to impose penalty), omit sub-paragraphs (2) and (3).
(3) In paragraph 4 of that Schedule (giving a penalty notice)—
(a) before sub-paragraph (1) insert—
“ (A1) This paragraph applies where the Commissioner gives a notice of intent to a person.
(A2) Within the period of 6 months beginning when the notice is given, or as soon as reasonably practicable thereafter, the Commission must give to the person—
(a) a penalty notice, or
(b) written notice that the Commissioner has decided not to give a penalty notice to the person. ” ,
(b) in sub-paragraph (1)—
(i) at the beginning, insert “But” , and
(ii) after “penalty notice” insert “to the person” , and
(c) in sub-paragraph (2), for “a person” substitute “the person” .
(4) In section 160 (guidance about regulatory action), in subsection (7), after paragraph (d) insert—
“ (e) provision about the circumstances in which the Commissioner would consider it necessary to comply with the duty in paragraph 4(A2) of Schedule 16 after the period of 6 months mentioned in that paragraph. ”
I183 S. 101 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 142(1)
I184 S. 101 in force at 5.2.2026 by S.I. 2026/82 , reg. 2(t) (with reg. 6 )
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(2) In section 139 (reporting to Parliament), before subsection (3) insert—