# Data Protection Act 1984 (repealed 1.3.2000), Section 41: General interpretation.

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

In addition to the provisions of sections 1 and 2 above, the following provisions shall have effect for the interpretation of this Act—
“business” includes any trade or profession;
“data equipment” means equipment for the automatic processing of data or for recording information so that it can be automatically processed;
“data material” means any document or other material used in connection with data equipment;
“a de-registration notice” means a notice under section 11 above;
“enactment” includes an enactment passed after this Act;
“an enforcement notice” means a notice under section 10 above;
“the European Convention” means the Convention for the Protection of Individuals with regard to Automatic Processing of Personal Data which was opened for signature on 28th January 1981;
“government department” includes a Northern Ireland department and any body or authority exercising statutory functions on behalf of the Crown;
“prescribed” means prescribed by regulations made by the Secretary of State;
“the Registrar” means the Data Protection Registrar;
“the register”, except where the reference is to the register of companies, means the register maintained under section 4 above and (except where the reference is to a registered company, to the registered office of a company or to registered post) references to registration shall be construed accordingly;
“registered company” means a company registered under the enactments relating to companies for the time being in force in any part of the United Kingdom;
“a transfer prohibition notice” means a notice under section 12 above;
“the Tribunal” means the Data Protection Tribunal.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/35/section/41 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/data-protection-act-1984-repealed-132000/section-41
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