The Gambling Commission must follow some other laws. You need to know that these laws are the Official Information Act 1982, the Ombudsmen Act 1975. The Commission also follows the Privacy Act 2020 and the Public Records Act 2005.

These laws tell the Commission how to handle information and records. When you look at these laws, you can see how they apply to the Commission. The Commission must obey these laws when making decisions.

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232: Corrupt use of official information, or

"Don't misuse important information if you're in a powerful role"

234: Schedule 3 applies to Gambling Commission, or

"Rules for the Gambling Commission are outlined in Schedule 3"

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233Other enactments applying to Gambling Commission

The following enactments apply to the Gambling Commission:
the Official Information Act 1982:
the Ombudsmen Act 1975:
the Privacy Act 2020:
the Public Records Act 2005.

Notes

Section 233(c): amended, on 1 December 2020, by section 217 of the Privacy Act 2020 (2020 No 31).
Section 233(d): substituted, on 21 April 2005, by section 67(1) of the Public Records Act 2005 (2005 No 40).

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233: Other enactments applying to Gambling Commission

"The Gambling Commission must follow other laws like the Official Information Act and Privacy Act."

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233Other enactments applying to Gambling Commission

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