# Data Protection Act 2018, Section 82B: Duration of designation notice


(1) A designation notice must state when it comes into force.
(2) A designation notice ceases to be in force at the earliest of the following times—
(a) at the end of the period of 5 years beginning when the notice comes into force;
(b) (if relevant) at the end of a shorter period specified in the notice;
(c) when the notice is withdrawn under section 82C.
(3) The Secretary of State may give a further designation notice in respect of processing that is, or has been, the subject of a previous designation notice.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2018/12/section/82B (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/data-protection-act-2018/section-82B
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