The Data Protection Act (1998) applies to the processing,
holding and deletion of personal data which identifies a living
individual.
There are eight principles of Data Protection which should be
applied whenever personal data is processed. These are summarised
as:
- Data must be processed fairly and lawfully
- Personal data shall be obtained only for one or more specific
and lawful purposes
- Personal data shall be adequate, relevant and not excessive in
relation to the purpose(s) for which they are processed
- Personal data shall be accurate and where necessary kept up to
date.
- Personal data processed for any purpose(s) shall not be kept
for longer than is necessary for that purpose
- Personal data shall be processed in accordance with the rights
of data subjects under the 1998 Data Protection Act
- Appropriate technical and organisational measures shall be
taken against unauthorised or unlawful processing of personal data
and against accidental loss or destruction of, or damage to,
personal data
- Personal data shall not be transferred to a country outside the
EEA, unless that country or territory ensures an adequate level of
protection for the rights and freedoms of data subjects in relation
to the processing of personal data
The Act gives individuals a number of rights to individuals on
whom data is recorded. These include:
- The right to access their own information (subject access)
- The right to prevent processing for the purposes of direct
marketing
- The right to prevent processing likely to cause damage or
distress
- Rights in relation to automated decision making
- Compensation for failure to comply with the Act
- Rights associated with rectification, blocking, erasure and
destruction of inaccurate data
- Rights to ask the Information Commissioner to make an
assessment if the Act has been contravened Data controllers under
the Act must make an annual notification to the Information
Commissioner which outlines the activities they undertake which
involve the processing of personal data. Form more information on
this, and to apply for a copy of your personal information please
complete the form (below)
Please complete the Data Request Form on the right hand side of
this page then either click
here to email this form to Trafford Housing Trust or drop this
in to any local office with the required £10 fee.