View source for Reference:GBR Data Protection Act 2018 06-Jun-2022 Article 2

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|module=3
|unit=3.1.3
|scope=G
|doc_part=Article 2
|language=EN
|entry_by=Florian Adragna
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|tags=TAG-00063-Dat-per ++ TAG-00029-Inf-rte ++ TAG-00340-Req-nfo
|tags_display=[[Glossary:TAG-00063-Dat-per|Data protection]], [[Glossary:TAG-00029-Inf-rte|Informed consent]], [[Glossary:TAG-00340-Req-nfo|Requirements]]
|comment=UK GDPR and Data Protection Act: protection of individuals
|content=2 Protection of personal data
(1) The [F4UK GDPR] and this Act protect individuals with regard to the processing ofpersonal data, in particular by—
(a) requiring personal data to be processed lawfully and fairly, on the basis of thedata subject's consent or another specified basis,
(b) conferring rights on the data subject to obtain information about theprocessing of personal data and to require inaccurate personal data to berectified, and
(c) conferring functions on the Commissioner, giving the holder of that officeresponsibility for monitoring and enforcing their provisions.

(2) When carrying out functions under the [F5UK GDPR] and this Act, the Commissioner must have regard to the importance of securing an appropriate level of protection forpersonal data, taking account of the interests of data subjects, controllers and othersand matters of general public interest.
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