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The only mechanism for clarifying these terms in the Bill is the power vested in the Secretary of State to define them in the context of data protection and automated decision-making. These are not merely technical changes: they represent significant policy decisions that go to the heart of the Bill and therefore require sufficient parliamentary oversight. Amendment 123 would require the Secretary of State, in conjunction with the ICO, to develop guidance on the interpretation of the safeguards in Article 22C and on important terms, such as “similarly significant effect” and “meaningful human involvement”. As the dedicated regulator, the ICO is best placed and equipped to advise and ensure consistency of application. The required timeline for publishing the guidance is six months after Royal Assent.