Part 7: Supplementary and final provision Section 191: Framework for Data Processing by Government
This section makes provision for the Secretary of State to issue statutory guidance (a "Framework for Data Processing by Government") about the processing of personal data in connection with the exercise of functions of the persons or bodies listed in subsection (1). Any person carrying out such processing must have regard to this guidance. The Secretary of State may by regulations specify additional persons with functions of a public nature who are required to have regard to the Framework.
	Subsection (3) provides that the guidance will not apply to the devolved administrations.
	Subsection (5) requires the Secretary of State to consult the Commissioner and any other person the Secretary of State considers appropriate when preparing a guidance document, or amendments to a document, issued under this section.
	Subsection (6) provides that regulations made under subsection (1) are subject to the negative resolution procedure.