The data protection act 1998

Question 1

what year was the data protection introduced?

Answer 1

1998

Question 2

what is the data protection act 1998?

Answer 2

• is an act of parliament of the GB and northern Ireland

- controls how your personal information is used by an organisation, businesses or the government

Question 3

how is responsible for using the data to follow the strict rules of this act?

Answer 3

everyone

Question 4

what are the principles of this act?

Answer 4

• used fairfully and lawfully
• used for limited, specifically and started purposes
• used in a way that is adequate, relevant and not excessive
• accurate
• kept for no longer than is absolutely necessary
• handled according to peoples data protection rights
• kept safe and secure

Question 5

how can the data protection act 1998 promote health, safety and security in HSC and CC settings?

Answer 5

• main act that protects the security of personal information
• it requires that information is accurate and up to date
• it requires that information is kept secure