# The Data Protection (Monetary Penalties) Order 2010, Introduction: Introductory text


Draft Order laid before Parliament under section 67(4) of the Data Protection Act 1998, for approval by resolution of each House of Parliament.
Data Protection
Made *** 2010
Coming into force 6th April 2010
The Secretary of State has consulted the Information Commissioner in accordance with section 67(3) of the Data Protection Act 1998
In accordance with section 67(4) of that Act, a draft of this instrument was laid before Parliament and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.
Accordingly the Secretary of State, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 55E of that Act, makes the following Order:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2010/9780111490723/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-data-protection-monetary-penalties-order-2010/introduction
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