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Data Protection Act 1998 (1998 c 29)

The Data Protection Act 1998 established a legal framework to ensure the protection of personal data within the UK. It aimed to regulate the processing of information relating to individuals, ensuring that the data is collected, stored, and used in a manner that respects privacy rights. Key highlights include the establishment of data protection principles that organisations must comply with, the introduction of rights for data subjects such as access and correction, and the role of the Information Commissioner’s Office in enforcement. It was introduced to align domestic law with the EU Data Protection Directive 95/46/EC.

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Data Protection Act 1998 (1998 c 29)

The Data Protection Act 1998 established a legal framework to ensure the protection of personal data within the UK. It aimed to regulate the processing of information relating to individuals, ensuring that the data is collected, stored, and used in a manner that respects privacy rights. Key highlights include the establishment of data protection principles that organisations must comply with, the introduction of rights for data subjects such as access and correction, and the role of the Information Commissioner’s Office in enforcement. It was introduced to align domestic law with the EU Data Protection Directive 95/46/EC.

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