(1) In this Regulation, "appeal" means an appeal under paragraph (8).

(2) Where an authorised officer is of the opinion that a provision of these Regulations is not being or has not been complied with by an operator of essential services or a relevant digital service provider the authorised officer may serve a notice (referred to in these Regulations as a "compliance notice") on that operator or provider.

(3) A compliance notice -

(a) shall state that the authorised officer is of the opinion referred to in paragraph (2),

(b) shall state the reason for the opinion of the authorised officer referred to in paragraph (2),

(c) shall identify the provision of these Regulations in respect of which that opinion is held,

(d) shall require the person on whom it is served to take such action as is specified in the notice to remedy the non-compliance or suspected non-compliance,

(e) may require that the person provide the authorised officer with information at such intervals as are specified in the notice in relation to the progress made in remedying the non-compliance or suspected non-compliance,

(f) shall inform the person of the requirement to confirm compliance with the notice as referred to in paragraph (6),