Reference:GBR Data Protection Act 2018 06-Jun-2022 Article 2
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| Reference | GBR Data Protection Act 2018 06-Jun-2022 |
| Validity area | GBR |
| Scope(s) | G |
| Document name | Data Protection Act 2018 |
| Version / Revision | 06-Jun-2022 |
| Status | Current |
| Document type | Legal act |
| Language(s) | EN |
| Description | Data Protection Act 2018
2018 CHAPTER 12 An Act to make provision for the regulation of the processing of information relating to individuals; to make provision in connection with the Information Commissioner's functions under certain regulations relating to information; to make provision for a direct marketing code of practice; and for connected purposes. |
| Official source | Official link |
| Restricted access | No |
| Submitted by | Florian Adragna |
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Reference Details
| Scope | G |
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| Document part | Article 2 |
| Language | EN |
| Original entry by | Florian Adragna |
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| Comment | UK GDPR and Data Protection Act: protection of individuals |
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2 Protection of personal data (1) The [F4UK GDPR] and this Act protect individuals with regard to the processing ofpersonal data, in particular byâ (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.
