Data Protection Act 2018 (c. 12) – Section 124C – Impact assessments for codes of practice
Sections
Section 124C[F1Impact assessments for codes of practice
(1) Where a code is prepared under section 121, 122, 123, 124 or 124A, the [F2Commission] must carry out and publish an assessment of—
- (a)who would be likely to be affected by the code, and
- (b)the effect the code would be likely to have on them.
(2) This section applies in relation to amendments prepared under section 121, 122, 123, 124 or 124A as it applies in relation to codes prepared under those sections.]
Amended text
This Section is shown as amended by the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (c. 18), among other instruments (see the annotations below) (commenced provisions as at 30 September 2026, ELI), as incorporated in the text in force on 30 September 2026 as published on legislation.gov.uk.
Annotations
Textual Amendments
- F1 Ss. 124B, 124C inserted (19.6.2025 for specified purposes, 20.8.2025 in so far as not already in force) by Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (c. 18), ss. 93, 142(1)(2)(h); S.I. 2025/904, reg. 2(g)
- F2 Word in s. 124C(1) substituted (30.9.2026) by The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026 (S.I. 2026/386), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 23(2)(3); S.I. 2026/1015, reg. 2(c)
https://dpa2018.digiphile.law/article/article-124C.html
Text as at 18 September 2026.
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