(This note is not part of the Regulations)

These Regulations are made in exercise of the powers conferred by section 8(1) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16) in order to address failures of retained EU law to operate effectively and other deficiencies (in particular under section 8(2)(a) to (c), (e), and (g)) arising from the withdrawal of the UK from the European Union.

These Regulations make amendments to legislation in the field of electronic communications and, in particular, amend legislation relating to the notification of personal data breaches by providers of publicly available electronic communications services, and revoke certain retained direct EU legislation. Part 2 amends primary legislation, Part 3 amends subordinate legislation, Part 4 amends retained direct EU legislation, and Part 5 revokes retained direct EU legislation.

A full impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no, or no significant, impact on the private or voluntary sector is foreseen.