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The Access to Personal Files Act 1987 and the Access to Personal Files (Social Services) Regulations 1989 give people the right to access material held by authorities, recorded about themselves after April 1 1989.

The Access to Personal Files Act states that social services should let service users see information about themselves unless there is a good reason for not doing so. This is similar to the Data Protection Act which allows service users to have access to any personal details. However, information about other people must be removed before a service user has access to the records.

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Could you summarise the data protection act 1998?

The Data Protection Act of 1998 ensures that companies and individuals do everything in their power to ensure that any information held by said company is only kept for as long as reasonably needed, is kept secure and confidential, and is only accessed by authorised persons who have a genuine need to access the data.


Why was the data protection act needed in 1998?

The Data Protection Act of 1998 was needed to ensure that personal information stored on computers or in an organized paper filing system was handled properly and protected from misuse. It aimed to give individuals more control over their data and regulate how organizations processed and stored personal information to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure.


Who made the data protection act 1998 a law?

The Data Protection Act 1998 is a United Kingdom Act of Parliament. As such it was passed by both the House of Commons and the House of Lords and received Royal assent to become general law for all of the UK.


How did the Personal Liberty Law in the US increase tensions between the North and South over the Fugitives Slave Act?

The Personal Liberty Laws were state laws passed in Northern states in response to the Fugitive Slave Act. These laws aimed to protect the rights of free blacks and fugitive slaves from being captured and returned to the South. By undermining the enforcement of the Fugitive Slave Act, the Personal Liberty Laws exacerbated tensions between the North and South by challenging federal authority and the institution of slavery.


Why was the data protection act 1998 introduced?

The Data Protection Act 1998 was introduced in the UK to regulate the processing of personal data to protect individuals' privacy rights. It aimed to give individuals more control over how their personal data is used by organizations and to ensure that data is processed fairly and lawfully.

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What are the causes of data protection act?

The Data Protection Act was introduced with the increasing practice of storing peoples personal information on computer databases. It was set up to protect the privacy of the individual against unauthorised access to their personal details.


What is the difference between the data protection act and the freedom of information act?

Data Protection allows access to the personal information about you that is held by Cambridgeshire County Council. Freedom of Information allows you to request access to all other information that we hold.


What are the release dates for Act II - 1987 - TV?

Act II - 1987 - TV was released on: USA: 3 September 1987


What are the release dates for Act II - 1987 TV?

Act II - 1987 TV was released on: USA: 3 September 1987


What is considered personal information under the Privacy Act and how is it protected?

Personal information under the Privacy Act includes any information that can be used to identify an individual, such as their name, address, phone number, or social security number. This information is protected by the Privacy Act through regulations that limit how it can be collected, used, and disclosed by government agencies. Individuals also have the right to access and correct their personal information under the Privacy Act.


Purpose of privacy act in NZ?

The Privacy Act 1993 aims to promote and protect individual privacy, establishing principles for the collection, use, disclosure and storage of personal information by agencies, and access by each individual to their personal information. It also regulates public registers.


Allowed access to information about themselves?

Individuals have the right to access information about themselves that is held by organizations. This includes personal data that is being processed by companies, government agencies, or other entities. Access to this information allows individuals to review and verify the accuracy of their personal data, as well as understand how it is being used and shared.


Computer misuse acts?

The Computer Misuse Act was voted into law in the United Kingdom, partially based on the outcome of a 1987 case, R V Gold and Schifreen. Stephen Gold and Robert Schifreen were able to gain access British Telecom through its Prestel service by using regular home computers. They had obtained the password by shoulder Surfing at a trade show. Once they gained access to Prestel, they managed to gain access to the personal messages of Prince Philip. The Computer Misuse Act introduced three new criminal codes. They are unauthorized access to a computer, unauthorized access to a computer with the intent of engaging in further offenses, and unauthorized modification of computer information.


What is one of the main things that the fair credit reporting act does to protect consumers?

The Fair Credit Reporting Act protects the consumer by limiting access to credit reports to those who have a legitimate business reason. Consumers also have the right under the Fair Credit Reporting Act to know what is in their credit files.


What is the meaning of documentation?

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What is access to personal files act 1987?

the question in response to this question is... what is the question. theoretically speaking to answer said question with a question is indeed in itself questioning the questionability of the original questioned question. therefore the answer to the question is.. what is the question of the questionable question. But did you know the heaviest Bear recorded was over 2500 pounds, much bigger than any lion. actaully pathetic the person that wrote that has no life, you total utter freak; people actually genually want to know the answer to these questions, why waste a person time????? ^ whoever wrote that is a jerk :) ^


What are three ICT and non-ICT things that are covered by this Act?

Personal data collected through electronic means is covered by this Act (ICT). Use of biometric information or passwords to access systems (ICT). Paper documents containing sensitive personal information fall under the Act's provisions (Non-ICT).

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