§ Harry CohenTo ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Department for Constitutional Affairs when he expects the legislation on the offence concerning Enforced Subject Access in the Data Protection Act 1998 to come into force. [185959]
§ Mr. LeslieSection 56 of the Data Protection Act 1998, which gives effect to the enforced subject access provisions, will be brought into force when the arrangements for the issue of certificates of criminal conviction under Part V of the Police Act 1997 are fully in place.
§ Harry CohenTo ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Department for Constitutional Affairs what representations he has received from the European Commission on Directive 95/46/EC and the Data Protection Act 1998. [185961]
§ Mr. LeslieThe European Commission has completed its initial consideration of the way in which all Member States have implemented the Data Protection Directive. The Commission has communicated its views on the UK's implementation to the Government. These views are now being considered and will be the subject of further discussion with the Commission.