This paper considers the effectiveness of the Data Protection Act since its launch in 1984. The National Audit Office prepared a report in 1993, which was critical of the Data…
Abstract
This paper considers the effectiveness of the Data Protection Act since its launch in 1984. The National Audit Office prepared a report in 1993, which was critical of the Data Protection Registrar, its implementation of the registration and the eight data protection principles of good practice. These criticisms are discussed here with a view to improving the Registrar's approach to data protection law, and its attitude to those who are required to register under the Data Protection Act.
In the light of the First Principle contained within the 1984 Data Protection Act, the Data Protection Registrar is concerned about some of the current practices being carried out…
Abstract
In the light of the First Principle contained within the 1984 Data Protection Act, the Data Protection Registrar is concerned about some of the current practices being carried out within the financial sector. His staff would like to reach agreement with the financial sector so that the Registrar can be satisfied that their disclosure of information to third parties is done fairly and lawfully. This paper sets out some of the areas of concern, and a detailed account of the Registrar's view.