Personal Data Protection Act 2010 · Updated to 15 Sep 2026 · Part VII · Appeal Tribunal
92. Disclosure of interest
Feedback & supportA member of the Appeal Tribunal shall disclose, as soon as practicable, to the Chairman any interest, whether substantial or not, which might conflict with the member’s duties as a member of the Appeal Tribunal in a particular matter.
disclose
“disclose”, in relation to personal data, means an act by which such personal data is made available by a data user;
If the Chairman is of the opinion that the member’s interest is in conflict with his duties as a member of the Appeal Tribunal, the Chairman shall inform all the parties to the matter of the conflict.
If none of the parties to the matter objects to the conflict, the member may continue to execute his duties as a member of the Appeal Tribunal in relation to that matter.
If a party to the matter objects to the conflict, the member of the Appeal Tribunal shall not continue to execute his duties as a member of the Appeal Tribunal in relation to that matter.
The failure by the member to disclose his interest under subsection (1) shall—
invalidate the decision of the Appeal Tribunal, unless all parties agree to be bound by the decision; and
subject the member to the revocation of his appointment under section 88.