Section 82B | Duration of designation notice ^F1

(1)A designation notice must state when it comes into force.

(2)A designation notice ceases to be in force at the earliest of the following times—

(a)at the end of the period of 5 years beginning when the notice comes into force;

(b)(if relevant) at the end of a shorter period specified in the notice;

(c)when the notice is withdrawn under section 82C.

(3)The Secretary of State may give a further designation notice in respect of processing that is, or has been, the subject of a previous designation notice.