Provision by Provision Commentary General Section 60: Form and manner of applications and notices
122.Section 60 allows Ministers to determine the form and manner of applications (which includes any documents accompanying the request or application). This includes a determination for applications to be made electronically. Ministers must allow applications to be made in printed or written form, except when an accredited body makes the application for a Level 1 disclosure on behalf of an individual (using the process in section 3). For Level 1 disclosure applications made on behalf of an individual, Ministers can determine how to evidence the individual’s consent. Ministers can make different determinations for different purposes. They must publish them in such manner as they see fit. Ministers need not deal with an application unless it is made in accordance with the appropriate determination. The section also allows Ministers to make similar provision in relation to the giving of notices or notifications.