Principles of the Data Protection Act: an evaluationBarbara Richardson expands on her previous article, focusing on the regulations of the Act with which data controllers are required to comply.Barbara Richardson
The basic tenet of data protection is to ensure data stays safe and remains available to its users at all times. These are the two key principles of data protection: data availability and data management. Data availabilityensures users canaccess the data they need to do business, even if the...
The basic tenet of data protection is to ensure data stays safe and remains available to its users at all times. These are the two key principles of data protection: data availability and data management. Data availabilityensures users canaccess the data they need to do business, even if the...
TheData Protection Act 2018(DPA) is the main data protectionlawof the United Kingdom (UK). It brings the EUGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)into UK law. Any business operating in the UK, whether it is from the UK, the EU, or any other country,should be familiar with the DPAan...
What are the 7 principles of the Data Protection Act 2018? The DPA 2018 builds upon the seven core data protection principles established by the GDPR. These principles act as a compass for organizations navigating the ethical and legal use of personal data. They include the following: ...
The GDPR imposes a wide range of requirements on organizations that collect or process personal data, including a requirement to comply with six key principles:Transparency, fairness, and lawfulness in the handling and use of personal data. You will need to be clear with individuals about how ...
The Iowa Consumer Data Protection Act (ICDPA) was signed into law in late March, 2023, by Governor Kim Reynolds, and goes into effect on January 1, 2025. The ICDPA applies to businesses controlling or processing the personal data of at least 100,000 Iowa consumers or 25,000 consumers with...
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Data protection safeguards sensitive information against loss and corruption, and helps ensure its availability and compliance with regulatory requirements.
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