I200 S. 109 in force at 20.8.2025 by S.I. 2025/904 , reg. 2(n)
110 Interpretation of the PEC Regulations U.K.
(1) Regulation 2 of the PEC Regulations (interpretation) is amended as follows.
(2) In paragraph (1)—
(a) in the definition of “call”, at the end insert “, and a reference to making a call includes a reference to attempting to establish such a connection” ,
(b) in the definition of “communication”—
(i) for “exchanged or conveyed between” substitute “transmitted to” , and
(ii) for “conveyed”, in the second place it occurs, substitute “transmitted” , and
(c) at the appropriate place insert—
“ “ direct marketing ” means the communication (by whatever means) of advertising or marketing material which is directed to particular individuals; ” .
(3) After paragraph (1) insert—
“ (1A) In the application of these Regulations in relation to—
(a) information that is sent but not received,
(b) a communication that is transmitted but not received,
(c) an electronic mail that is sent but not received, or
(d) an unsuccessful attempt to make a call,
a reference to the recipient of the information, communication, electronic mail or call is to be read as a reference to the intended recipient. ”
(4) In paragraph (4) omit “, without prejudice to paragraph (3),”.
(5) After that paragraph insert—
“ (5) References in these Regulations to a period expressed in hours, days, weeks, months or years are to be interpreted in accordance with Article 3 of the Periods of Time Regulation, except that Article 3(4) of that Regulation does not apply to the interpretation of a reference to a period in regulation 16A.
(6) In paragraph (5), “ the Periods of Time Regulation ” means Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No. 1182/71 of the Council of 3 June 1971 determining the rules applicable to periods, dates and time limits. ”
I201 S. 110 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 142(1)
I202 S. 110(1) (2)(c) (4) (5) in force at 20.8.2025 by S.I. 2025/904 , reg. 2(o)
I203 S. 110(2)(a) (b) (3) in force at 5.2.2026 by S.I. 2026/82 , reg. 2(v)
111 Duty to notify the Commissioner of personal data breach: time periods U.K.
(1) In regulation 5A of the PEC Regulations (personal data breach)—