Data Protection Act 1998

HOW DOES THE NEW ACT CHANGE EXISTING LAW?

• It replaces the Data Protection Act 1984

  • implementing the Data Protection Directive
  • creating a new single regime

• Why is a new regime needed?

  • to allow a common standard of data protection in EU - free flow of personal data/balance of individuals’ rights and legitimate business use

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