Paragraph 11

(1)

Power to make rules under paragraph 1, 2 or 3 is exercisable by the F1Secretary of State.

(2)

Before making such rules, the Secretary of State must consult such persons as he considers appropriate.

(3)

In making rules under paragraph 1 or 3(2)(a), the Secretary of State must have regard, in particular, to the need to secure—

(a)

the confidentiality of private information kept on the network,

(b)

competence in relation to the use of the network (in particular for the purpose of making changes), and

(c)

the adequate insurance of potential liabilities in connection with use of the network.

Annotations

F1: Words in Sch. 5 para. 11 substituted (9.11.2011) by The Transfer of Functions (Her Majesty's Land Registry, the Meteorological Office and Ordnance Survey) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/2436), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 4(2)