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Data protection legislation controls how your personal information is used by organisations, including businesses and government departments.
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In the UK, data protection is governed by the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
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Everyone responsible for using personal data has to follow strict rules called ‘data protection principles’ unless an exemption applies. There is a guide to the data protection exemptions on the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) website.
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Anyone responsible for using personal data must make sure the information is:
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used fairly, lawfully and transparently
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used for specified, explicit purposes
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used in a way that is adequate, relevant and limited to only what is necessary
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accurate and, where necessary, kept up to date
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kept for no longer than is necessary
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handled in a way that ensures appropriate security, including protection against unlawful or unauthorised processing, access, loss, destruction or damage
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There is stronger legal protection for more sensitive information, such as:
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race
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ethnic background
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political opinions
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religious beliefs
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trade union membership
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genetics
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biometrics (where used for identification)
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health
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sex life or orientation
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There are separate safeguards for personal data relating to criminal convictions and offences.
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Your rights
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Under the legislation, you have rights in relation to your personal data, with some exceptions. These include the right to:
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be informed about how your data is being used
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access personal data
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have incorrect data updated
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have data erased
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stop or restrict the processing of your data
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data portability (allowing you to get and reuse your data for different services)
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object to how your data is processed in certain circumstances
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You also have rights when an organisation is using your personal data for:
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automated decision-making processes (without human involvement)
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profiling, for example to predict your behaviour or interests
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If you’re concerned about how an organisation is handling your personal data
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Contact the ICO for advice or to make a complaint.
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ICO
\nTelephone: 0303 123 1113
\nTextphone: 18001 0303 123 1113
\nMonday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
\nFind out about call charges
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\nInformation Commissioner’s Office
Wycliffe House  
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 5AF\n
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You can find more contact details on the ICO website.
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Write to an organisation to ask for a copy of the information they hold about you.
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If it’s a public organisation, write to their Data Protection Officer (DPO). Their details should be on the organisation’s privacy notice.
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If the organisation has no DPO, or you do not know who to write to, address your letter to the company secretary.
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How long it should take
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The organisation must give you a copy of the data they hold about you as soon as possible, and within 1 month at most.
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In certain circumstances, for example particularly complex or multiple requests, the organisation can take a further 2 months to provide data. In this case, they must tell you:
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within 1 month of your request
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why there’s a delay
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When information can be withheld
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There are some situations when organisations are allowed to withhold information, for example if the information is about:
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the prevention, detection or investigation of a crime
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national security or the armed forces
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the assessment or collection of tax
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judicial or ministerial appointments
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An organisation does not have to say why they’re withholding information.
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How much it costs
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Requests for information are usually free. However, organisations can charge an administrative cost in some circumstances, for example if:
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you’re asking for a large amount of information
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your request will take a lot of time and effort to process
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If you think your data has been misused or that the organisation holding it has not kept it secure, you should contact them and tell them.
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If you’re unhappy with their response, you can make a complaint to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) or get advice from the ICO.
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ICO
\nTelephone: 0303 123 1113
\nTextphone: 18001 0303 123 1113
\nMonday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
\nFind out about call charges
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\nInformation Commissioner’s Office
Wycliffe House Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 5AF\n
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You can also chat online with an advisor.
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The ICO can investigate your claim and take action against anyone who’s misused personal data.
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You can also visit their website for information on how to make a data protection complaint.
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