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Section 105Z9 Further provision about designation noticesF1

(1)

Before issuing a designation notice, the Secretary of State must consult the person or persons proposed to be designated in the notice, so far as it is reasonably practicable to do so.

(2)

The requirement in subsection (1) does not apply if or to the extent that the Secretary of State considers that consultation would be contrary to the interests of national security.

(3)

Where a designation notice is issued, the Secretary of State must send a copy to the person or persons designated in the notice, if or to the extent that it is reasonably practicable to do so.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1

Ss. 105Z8-105Z10 inserted (17.11.2021) by Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 (c. 31), ss. 16(2), 28(1)(c)

Notes on Security of public electronic communications networks and services: designated vendor directions

Textual amendments

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Ss. 105Z1-105Z7 and cross-heading inserted (17.11.2021) by Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 (c. 31), ss. 15(2), 28(1)(c)