SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 9Data matching
Code of data matching practice
I17
1
A relevant minister must prepare, and keep under review, a code of practice with respect to data matching exercises.
2
Regard must be had to the code in conducting and participating in any data matching exercise.
3
Before preparing or altering the code, the relevant minister must consult—
a
the persons within paragraph 2(2),
b
such representatives of persons within paragraph 2(2) as the minister thinks appropriate,
c
the Information Commissioner, and
d
such other bodies or persons as the minister thinks appropriate.
4
The relevant minister must—
a
lay a copy of the code, and of any alterations made to it, before Parliament, and
b
from time to time publish the code as for the time being in force.