SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 1FURTHER PROVISION ABOUT THE DATA GUARDIAN
Report and accounts
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The Data Guardian must keep proper accounts and proper records in relation to accounts.
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As soon as reasonably practical after the end of each financial year, the Data Guardian must produce an annual report which includes—
a
a statement of accounts for that financial year in such form as the Secretary of State may direct;
b
a general description of any guidance published and advice, assistance and information given by the Data Guardian in that financial year;
c
a general description of the Data Guardian's priorities for the current financial year.
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The Data Guardian must send a copy of the annual report to the Secretary of State before the end of June next following the financial year to which the statement of accounts relates.
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The Secretary of State must lay a copy of the annual report before Parliament.
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“Financial year” means—
a
the period beginning with the day on which the first person is appointed under section 1 and ending with the following 31 March, and
b
each successive period of 12 months.