Schedule 2: Passenger name records data PART 2: INTERIM PERIOD
Paragraph 17 provides for the application of additional safeguards in relation to the retention and deletion of EU PNR data that is subject to deletion for an interim period. The TCA provides for this whilst the UK makes the technical adjustments necessary to transform its PNR processing systems into systems able to delete PNR data in accordance with the TCA.
Sub-paragraphs (1) and (2) provide that until the commencement of paragraph 14, new regulation 13AA is inserted into the PNR Regulations which provides for this interim period.
Regulation 13AA (1) to (3) replicate the provisions in regulation 13A (1) to (3) that prescribes which EU PNR data is subject to deletion and when.
Regulation 13AA (4) and (5) provides that during the interim period, PNR data that is subject to deletion should be accessible only to a limited number of authorised persons, can only be accessed by them for the purpose of determining whether it is subject to deletion, and that such data should be deleted as soon as possible once the UK’s PNR systems are technically capable of doing so.
Regulation 13AA (6) to (9) provides that any requests to use PNR data that is subject to deletion should be refused and outlines the specific details required to be recorded in respect of the request and its refusal.
Regulation 13AA (10) and (11) outline the nature of the authorised persons responsible for accessing PNR data that is subject to deletion and that the number of authorised persons should be limited.
Regulation 13AA(12) defines "UK national" for the purposes of this regulation.
Sub-paragraph (4) to (6) provide for additional modifications to the PNR Regulations in order to ensure the PNR Regulations continue to operate effectively during the interim period when regulation 13AA is in force.