Data Protection Act 1984 (repealed 1.3.2000)

41 General interpretation. U.K.

In addition to the provisions of sections 1 and 2 above, the following provisions shall have effect for the interpretation of this Act—

• “business” includes any trade or profession;

• “data equipment” means equipment for the automatic processing of data or for recording information so that it can be automatically processed;

• “data material” means any document or other material used in connection with data equipment;

• “a de-registration notice” means a notice under section 11 above;

• “enactment” includes an enactment passed after this Act;

• “an enforcement notice” means a notice under section 10 above;

• “the European Convention” means the Convention for the Protection of Individuals with regard to Automatic Processing of Personal Data which was opened for signature on 28th January 1981;

• “government department” includes a Northern Ireland department and any body or authority exercising statutory functions on behalf of the Crown;

• “prescribed” means prescribed by regulations made by the Secretary of State;

• “the Registrar” means the Data Protection Registrar;

• “the register”, except where the reference is to the register of companies, means the register maintained under section 4 above and (except where the reference is to a registered company, to the registered office of a company or to registered post) references to registration shall be construed accordingly;

• “registered company” means a company registered under the enactments relating to companies for the time being in force in any part of the United Kingdom;

• “a transfer prohibition notice” means a notice under section 12 above;

• “the Tribunal” means the Data Protection Tribunal.

Subordinate Legislation Made

P1 S. 41: s. 40(7) (with ss. 6(7), 8(5) and 41) power exercised by S.I.1991/1160.

P2 S. 41: power previously exercised by S.I. 1987/272, 1304 and 1507; 1988/1969.