In these Regulations—

• “the Act” means the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007;

• “electronic communication” means an electronic communication as defined in section 15(1) of the Electronic Communications Act 20002;

• “individual” is the person—

  1. a

     who is the subject of prescribed information given to Ministers under sections 3(1), 3(2), 4, 5, 6(2), 7(1), 7(3) or 8(1) of the Act;

  2. b

     to whom vetting information or other information under section 12 of the Act relates; or

  3. c

     who is named in a relevant inquiry report;

• “referring body” means the organisation or person which has given prescribed information to Ministers under sections 3(1), 3(2), 4, 5, 6(2) or 8(1) of the Act; and

• “working day” means a day which is not a Saturday, Sunday, a bank holiday in Scotland under the Banking and Financial Dealings Act 19713, or a day appointed for public thanksgiving or mourning.