# The Data Protection (Processing of Sensitive Personal Data) Order 2009, 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
Coming into force In accordance with article 1(1)
The Secretary of State, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 67(2) of and paragraph 10 of Schedule 3 to the Data Protection Act 1998, makes the following Order;
In accordance with section 67(3) of the Data Protection Act 1998, the Secretary of State has consulted the Information Commissioner;
In accordance with section 67(4) of the Data Protection Act 1998, a draft of this instrument was laid before Parliament and approved by a resolution of each house of Parliament;

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2009/9780111480564/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-data-protection-processing-of-sensitive-personal-data-order-2009/introduction
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