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Data Protection Act
About Data Protection Act 1998
The Data Protection Act gives individuals the right to know what information is held about them. The Act provides a framework to ensure that personal information is handled properly and in line with the 8 principles of the Data Protection Act.
Pages in Data Protection Act
- You are here: About Data Protection Act 1998
- Our Responsibilities
- 8 Main Principles
- How Do I Request Information Held About Me?
Environmental Information Regulations
Environmental Information Regulations establish an access regime, which allows people to request environmental information from public authorities and those bodies carrying out a public function.
Freedom Of Information Act
The Freedom of Information Act gives a general right of access to all types of recorded information held by public authorities.