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Data Protection Act 2018

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Data Protection Act 2018, Paragraph 8 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 25 February 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations. Help about Changes to Legislation

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8(1)This paragraph applies where a request for assistance in exercising any of the rights referred to in Article 8 of the Data Protection Convention in a country or territory (other than the United Kingdom) specified in the request is—U.K.

(a)made by a person resident in the United Kingdom, and

(b)submitted through the Commissioner under Article 14(2) of the Convention.

(2)If the Commissioner is satisfied that the request contains all necessary particulars referred to in Article 14(3) of the Data Protection Convention, the Commissioner must send the request to the foreign designated authority in the specified country or territory.

(3)Otherwise, the Commissioner must, where practicable, notify the person making the request of the reasons why the Commissioner is not required to assist.

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