(1) In article 64 (agreeing to carry on specified kinds of activity) [Amended by S.I. 2002/682, 2006/3384 and 2009/1389.], after "this Part" insert "or Part 3A".
(2) After article 89 (rights to or interests in investments) insert -
"Part 3A Specified Activities in Relation to Infomation
89A. Providing credit information services
(1) Taking any of the steps in paragraph (3) on behalf of an individual or relevant recipient of credit is a specified kind of activity.
(2) Giving advice to an individual or relevant recipient of credit in relation to the taking of any of the steps specified in paragraph (3) is a specified kind of activity.
(3) Subject to paragraph (4), the steps specified in this paragraph are steps taken with a view to -
(a) ascertaining whether a credit information agency holds information relevant to the financial standing of an individual or relevant recipient of credit;
(b) ascertaining the contents of such information;
(c) securing the correction of, the
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