Data Protection Act 1998

<aside> ✊ It gives individuals the right to know what data is stored about them and who is storing it.

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• Also gives people the right to see any data a company is storing about them and have it amended it necessary

1. Processing personal data fairly and lawfully
2. Processing personal data for specified purposes
3. The amount of personal data held on you
4. Keeping personal data accurate and up to date
5. Retaining personal data
6. The rights of individuals
7. Accidental loss or destruction of data (i.e. data must be stored securely)
8. Transferring data outside EEA

T – Time (Not kept for longer than is necessary)

E – Excessive (Adequate, relevant and not excessive)

L – Lawfully (Fairly and lawfully processed)

L – Limited (Processed for limited purposes)

S – Secure (accidental loss or destruction)

T – Transferred (Not transferred to other countries without adequate protection)

A – Accurate and up-to-date