Data Protection Act 2018 (c. 12) – Section 13A – Meaning of “relevant offence” for purpose of right to erasure
Sections
Section 13A[F1Meaning of “relevant offence” for purpose of right to erasure
(1) The Secretary of State may by regulations amend the table in Article 17(5) of the UK GDPR.
(2) Regulations under this section are subject to the affirmative resolution procedure.]
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 S. 13A inserted (E.W.) (31.3.2026) by Victims and Prisoners Act 2024 (c. 21), ss. 31(4), 81(2) (with s. 32); S.I. 2026/317, reg. 2
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
- C1 S. 13A extended (S. and N.I.) (31.3.2026) by Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (c. 18), s. 142(1), Sch. 11 para. 32(b); S.I. 2026/317, reg. 3
https://dpa2018.digiphile.law/article/article-13A.html
Text as at 18 September 2026.
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