SLR 19 Legislation Data Protection Act

What does DPA stand for

• Data Protecton Act

• Dark Protection Award

• Data Protection Act

• Data Protection Ask

What is DPA?

• An act that stores your personal data forever

• An act that protects your personal data that is stored on a computer and on paper

Why is DPA needed?

• To protect your information from others

• To send your information to everybody

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

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

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