Section 82B — Data Protection Act 2018: Duration of designation notice

Duration of designation notice 82B 1 A designation notice must state when it comes into force.

2 A designation notice ceases to be in force at the earliest of the following times—

a at the end of the period of 5 years beginning when the notice comes into force;

b (if relevant) at the end of a shorter period specified in the notice;

c when the notice is withdrawn under section 82C.

3 The Secretary of State may give a further designation notice in respect of processing that is, or has been, the subject of a previous designation notice.