Does Data Protection Act apply to individuals?
The DPA contains an exemption for personal data that is processed by an individual for the purposes of their personal, family or household affairs. This exemption is often referred to as the ‘domestic purposes’ exemption. It will apply whenever an individual uses an online forum purely for domestic purposes.
Is a work email address personal data GDPR?
The short answer is, yes it is personal data. Most work email address state your name, as well as the place that you work, clearly identifying you and, therefore, qualify as personal data.
Can personal data be shared without consent?
No. Organisations don’t always need your consent to use your personal data. They can use it without consent if they have a valid reason. These reasons are known in the law as a ‘lawful basis’, and there are six lawful bases organisations can use.
When was the Data Protection Act 2003 passed?
Data Protection Act 2003 Modified date: April 6, 2015 The Data Protection Act, a United Kingdom privacy and information security law, was passed into its primary, current form through a 1998 Act of Parliament, as succeeded earlier, Thatcher-era legislation.
Do you need a data protection policy in your office?
You could have a Data Protection Notice displayed in your office to meet this obligation. You should also have a data protection policy in place and provide training to employees on GDPR. GDPR requires that certain information must be supplied to job candidates, before their personal data is collected and processed.
When did the general data protection regulation come into force?
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force across the EU on 25 May 2018. This regulation significantly increases employers’ obligations and responsibilities in relation to how they collect, use and protect personal data.
What is principle 7 of the Data Protection Act?
Principle 7 of the Data Protection Act 2018, ‘Accountability’, is perhaps the most significant addition to the holistic approach now taken.