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Your rights about what personal information can be held about you. The rules about storing and passing on personal information.
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"I can't because of Data Protection"
How many times has "Data Protection" been given as the excuse when someone refuses to give you information? We take a look at what the Data Protection Act really says and when you might want to use it.
How to avoid identity theft
In this guide we explain what identity theft is, what the risks are, and how you can avoid them. We also explain what to do if you do become a victim of identity theft.
Data Protection - Your rights
www.ico.gov.uk/what_we_cover/data_protection/your_ri...
Information on how to access information which is held about you, how to correct information which is wrong and how to stop junk mail.
Information Commissioner's Office www.informationcommissioner.gov.uk
Data Protection - FAQs
www.ico.gov.uk/Global/faqs/data_protection_for_the_p...
Frequently asked questions about data protection including how to get your personal information and what to do if you think it is wrong.
Information Commissioner's Office www.informationcommissioner.gov.uk
Data protection - when and how to complain
www.ico.gov.uk/complaints/data_protection.aspx
Under the Data Protection Act, those who collect and use personal information have to follow rules of good practice for handling information (called the data protection principles). Explains what to do if you think someone has misused your personal information.
Information Commissioner's Office www.informationcommissioner.gov.uk
Monitoring at work
www.adviceguide.org.uk/index/life/employment/monitor...
Information on employer’s right to monitor activities at work including phone and email communications and the use of CCTV.
Adviceguide from Citizens Advice www.adviceguide.org.uk/
Confidentiality and data protection
www.mind.org.uk/help/rights_and_legislation/confiden...
Explains the Data Protection Act in principle and in practice, and looks particularly at how it affects the keeping and sharing of medical records and the doctor/patient relationship.
Mind www.mind.org.uk
Identity theft - protect your personal details
advicenow.org.uk/advicenow-guides/consumer-and-money...
Your front door has a lock on it to prevent complete strangers from wandering in and rummaging through your drawers. But you also need to protect your personal details just as carefully. Explains what identity theft is, what the risks are and how you can avoid them.
Advicenow www.advicenow.org.uk
Protecting yourself from identity theft
www.identitytheft.org.uk/protect-yourself.asp
Tips to help you keep your personal information secure, and prevent criminals from committing fraud in your name.
Home Office homeoffice.gov.uk/
Keeping your personal information personal - social networking sites
www.ico.gov.uk/Youth/section3/intro.aspx
Information on how safe it is to share personal information on social networking sites and what you can do to protect your privacy.
Adviceguide from Citizens Advice www.adviceguide.org.uk/
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