Data Protection
The Data Protection Act
The Data Protection Act 1998 aims to promote high standards in the handling of personal information, and to protect the individual's right to privacy.
The DPA applies to anyone holding information about living individuals in electronic format and in some cases on paper. They must follow certain data protection principles of good information handling.
The Data Protection Act
The Data Protection Act 1998 can be viewed in full at the website of Her Majesty's Stationery Office (HMSO)