Any data from which a person can be identified and covers facts and opinions about the individual.
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Processing
The collection and storage and processing of personal data. Includes searching records, sorting data, comparing records, altering data, passing data on and removing data.
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Data subject
The person/individual about whom personal data is stored
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Data Controller
The nominated person within an organisation who determines the purposes for which personal data is stored/processed.
Informs the employees/employers about their responsibilities under the act
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Data processor
Often third parties not part of the Data controller's organisation who process the data.
Its the Data Controller's responsibility to ensure they follow DPA legislation.
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Recipient
The person employed to access, use or process personal data as part of their job.
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Information Commissioner
Responsible for enforcing the act - appointed by government
Promotes good practice for the responsible processing of data
Informs the general public of their rights under the act
Maintains a register of organisations storing personal data
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Organisation's Responsibilities
Must register with ICO.
Appoint a data controller.
Comply with DPA principles.
Identify what data and purpose.
Train and inform staff of responsibilities.
Procedures set to ensure compliance.
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Impact on public
They are the data subjects.
There are 8 DP principles which state:
Give 4 principles
You have the right to:
Find what info is stored about you
Have incorrect data updated/erased
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
The collection and storage and processing of personal data. Includes searching records, sorting data, comparing records, altering data, passing data on and removing data.
Back
Processing
Card 3
Front
The person/individual about whom personal data is stored
Back
Card 4
Front
The nominated person within an organisation who determines the purposes for which personal data is stored/processed.
Informs the employees/employers about their responsibilities under the act
Back
Card 5
Front
Often third parties not part of the Data controller's organisation who process the data.
Its the Data Controller's responsibility to ensure they follow DPA legislation.
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