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Data Protection Legislation
Unit: Support Services and Operations

The Data Protection Act states that information stored on people is restricted. All employers are legally required to;

….keep client information private and confidential

….state that they intend to store personal information

….declare why it is being stored

….state how and where they have got the personal information from

….state who will have access to the personal information.

With personal information, the Data Protection Registrar must ensure that it is;

…fairly and lawfully obtained and processed

…not kept longer than is necessary

…only held for lawful purposes only

…stored in a secure way that prevents unauthorised access, accidental loss or destruction

…appropriate, relevant and must not be excessive.