The Data Protection Act

What law makes organisations look after your personal data properly?

• Data Privacy Act
• Data Protection Act
• Data Protection Law
• Data Privacy Law

Who might store data about you?

• Online Retailers
• Police
• Schools
• All of them

What information might ebay store about you?

• Criminal convictions
• Medical information
• Employment history
• Contact information

Information which is regarded as _________ is subject to stricter rules

• sensitive
• important
• additional
• dangerous

Sensitive data includes...

• Name
• Age
• Criminal record
• County

Organisations storing your data must...

• Keep it up to date
• Keep it for no longer than 5 years after your death
• Ask for more data than required
• Wait for you to contact them to ensure its accurate

Data must be stored...

• On a single CD
• On a USB
• With a password 6 characters long
• Securely

Organisations can't use data for any other purpose without your 

• Date of Birth
• Photograph
• Consent
• Fingerprint

You can demand that your data is not used for

• A suitable purpose
• Intended use
• Marketing

If a data controller breaks the law you may be entitled to...

• Nothing
• A refund
• Compensation