# Data Protection Act 2018, Paragraph 19: Validity of proceedings


(1) The validity of proceedings of the Commission, of the non-executive members of the Commission or of a committee of the Commission is not affected by—
(a) a vacancy in the membership of the Commission or of the committee,
(b) a defect in the appointment of a member of the Commission,
(c) a failure of the Secretary of State to comply with the requirements of paragraph 4, or
(d) a failure to comply with arrangements under paragraph 16 or with a requirement under paragraph 18.
(2) Nothing in sub-paragraph (1)(d) validates proceedings of a meeting which is inquorate unless it is inquorate by reason only of a matter within sub-paragraph (1)(b) or (c).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2018/12/schedule/12A/paragraph/19 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/data-protection-act-2018/schedule-12A/paragraph-19
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