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Transfer of personal data in relation to employers insolvent in United Kingdom
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90. The Act of 1984 is amended by the insertion of the following section after section 8:
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“8A. (1) Where—
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(a) an employer is insolvent under the laws, regulations and administrative procedures of the United Kingdom, and
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(b) the employees concerned are employed or habitually employed in the State,
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the Minister may by regulations provide for the transfer of personal data to and from—
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(i) a relevant officer, or
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(ii) an actuary or a person performing a similar task,
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to the extent that such personal data are necessary to carrying out the functions of a relevant officer, an actuary or a person performing a similar task, or otherwise for the carrying out of functions under this Act.
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(2) In making regulations under subsection (1), the Minister shall have regard to the important public interest of—
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(a) the protection of employees in the event of the insolvency of their employer,
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(b) ensuring a minimum degree of protection, in particular in order to guarantee payment of employees’ outstanding claims, and
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(c) the need for balanced economic and social development.”.
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