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The Data Protection Act
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The Data Protection Act Public concern about computerised information centres upon :- ? How can we be sure that information held about us is accurate? ? If information is used for one purpose, how can we be sure that it will not be used for something else? ? How can access to information be guaranteed only to certain people? IV. Should individuals be concerned that banks, for example, tell the Inland Revenue if an account receives more than £150 interest in a year? The Act serves to help calm some of these fears by making those who hold computerised records register the fact and also enabling an individual to see what is held about him or her and to receive compensation if material is inaccurate The Data Protection Act demands that Personal data should be :- 1Collected and Processed Fairly and Lawfully 2Used Only for Registered Purposes Or Disclosed to...
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