Data Protection Act 1998 detail

Processed fairly and lawfully

Have legitimate grounds for collecting and using the personal data; be transparent about its use; do not use the data unlawfully

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Used only for the purposes for which it was intended

Be clear from the outset: why data is being collected and what you intend to do with it

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Adequate and relevant but not excessive

Sufficient for the purpose and no more

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Accurate and kept up-to-date

Reasonable steps to ensure accuracy and consider whether necessary to update

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Kept for no longer than is necessary

Review the length of time data is held and securely delete when no longer needed for the purpose it was held

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Processed in line with the rights of the individual

Includes the right for an individual to be informed about data held on them

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Secured

Secured against accidental loss, damage or unlawful processing; so that no unwanted persons can access

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Not transferred to countries outside the European economic area

Unless that country ensures an adequate level of protection for the rights and freedoms of data subjects

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Used only for the purposes for which it was intended

Be clear from the outset: why data is being collected and what you intend to do with it

Adequate and relevant but not excessive

Accurate and kept up-to-date

Kept for no longer than is necessary

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