(1) The Registrar must perform its functions and exercise its powers under this Act in accordance with:
(a) the data standards; or
(b) if there are no data standards that apply to particular functions or powers--any requirement relating to those functions or powers as in force immediately before those functions or powers became functions or powers of the Registrar.
(2) This section does not affect the application to the Registrar of any other law of the Commonwealth.