Written question asked by Lord Scriven (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 2 June 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 16 June 2026. It was answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 June 2026 on behalf of the Women and Equalities.
Equality: Codes of Practice
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they had made of the potential impact on privacy rights under (1) the Data Protection Act 2018, and (2) section 22 of the Gender Recognition Act 2004, prior to laying the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s draft Code of Practice for Services, Public Functions and Associations.
- Answer
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The draft Code provides a detailed explanation of the Equality Act 2010 to assist service providers, those exercising public functions, and associations in understanding and complying with their legal obligations.
Service providers must continue to pay regard to their existing duties under the Data Protection Act 2018 and the Gender Recognition Act 2004 when exercising their functions and considering how they collect and process information.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL585
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Codes of practice Equality Privacy Sex
- Legislation
- Data Protection Act 2018
- Gender Recognition Act 2004
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- 2026-06-16 17:19:49 +0100
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