Although this feature article describes the application of UK data protection legislation, much of it applies in general terms in all of the European states and is of general relevance worldwide.

Contents

The Law on Data Handling

Notification and the Data Protection Register

Code of Practice on employment practices

Data Protection Principle 1 - Fair and lawful processing

Data Protection Principle 2 - Lawful obtaining

Data Protection Principle 3 - Adequate, relevant and not excessive

Data Protection Principle 4 - Accurate and up-to-date

Data Protection Principle 5 - Not kept for longer than is necessary

Data Protection Principle 6 - Rights of data subjects

Data Protection Principle 7 - Security measures

Data Protection Principle 8 - Transfers Abroad

Implementation dates

Compliance enforcement

Payroll staff training