SI explanatory text
These Regulations make various amendments to legislation in consequence of sections 117, 118 and 119(1) of the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (c. 18) (“the 2025 Act”). Those sections establish the Information Commission as a body corporate, abolish the office of the Information Commissioner and transfer the functions of the Information Commissioner to the Information Commission. These Regulations also make minor amendments in consequence of sections 67 and 91 of the 2025 Act, and contain transitional provision (to maintain pension arrangements) in respect of the person who holds the office of the Information Commissioner and is first chair of the Information Commission pursuant to paragraph 2 of Schedule 14 to the 2025 Act.