Data Protection Act (2018)

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Contents

 The Data Protection Act and organisations’ responsibilities

This section introduces the Data Protection Act and explains the responsibilities it places on organisations which hold information. Click on the workbook to find out more.

  • The Data Protection Act (DPA)
  • Terminology used in the DPA
  • Responsibilities of organisations under the Data Protection Act
  • Notification and registration

 

Individuals’ responsibilities under the Data Protection Act and the 8 Data Protection Principles

This section explains the responsibilities of individuals under the Data Protection Act and outlines the 8 principles for protecting data. Click on the workbook to find out more.

  • Responsibilities of individuals
  • The 8 Data Protection Principles
  • Fair and lawful processing
  • Exemptions: countering financial crime and legal disclosure

 

The rights of the individual under the Data Protection Act

This section explains the rights of individuals under the Data Protection Act and outlines the implications for direct marketing, identity protection and breaches of the Act. Click on the workbook to find out more.