What Is the Data Protection Act?

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    Time Frame

    • Personal information cannot be kept any longer than is necessary and may only be used for the reason it was collected.

    Releasing Information

    • Information cannot be released without authorization or in compliance with the law, nor can it be transmitted outside the "European Economic Area" without consent and protection.

    Registration

    • Under the Act, data controllers must register with the ICO if they process personal information.

    Access

    • Other than a few exceptions, People have the right to access what information others have about them.

    Security

    • Anyone holding personal data about individuals must use the proper security measures to protect the information.

    Rights

    • People have the right to correct inaccurate facts collected, but not opinions.

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