1. Data Protection Act 171 Computers and privacy There are problems as more computers are used There are problems as more computers are used More and more information is stored on computers. More and more information is stored on computers. By linking the information gained by several computers together so it is possible to build up complete picture of person's life. By linking the information gained by several computers together so it is possible to build up complete picture of person's life. So in this way privacy of a person will become less So in this way privacy of a person will become less A person goes to abroad then computer stored these kinds of information A person goes to abroad then computer stored these kinds of information Example: Example: Travel companies computers data Travel companies computers data Bank’s computers Bank’s computers Travel insurance companies Travel insurance companies Library Library

2. Data Protection Act 172 Loyalty cards Large store chains now have what is called a loyalty card scheme Large store chains now have what is called a loyalty card scheme Each time customer uses the card, points are added Each time customer uses the card, points are added When the no of points earned reaches a certain value customers are given voucher When the no of points earned reaches a certain value customers are given voucher Working of Loyalty cards Working of Loyalty cards Fills an application forms Fills an application forms Customer is given a loyalty card that contain magnetic strip Customer is given a loyalty card that contain magnetic strip When making their purchases the loyalty card links the customers to their purchases When making their purchases the loyalty card links the customers to their purchases Card adds certain no of points based on their bill and the items bought to the total Card adds certain no of points based on their bill and the items bought to the total

3. Data Protection Act 173 Store things added few information What newspaper and magazines you read What newspaper and magazines you read What drink u like What drink u like The method of purchase The method of purchase Whether u have petrol or gas car Whether u have petrol or gas car What pets you have What pets you have Why electronic stored information is easier Why electronic stored information is easier Cross referencing Cross referencing Danger of hacking Danger of hacking Making alterations Making alterations Faster access to data Faster access to data

4. Data Protection Act 174 Reason behind data protection As more and more information come to be stored on computers much of its personal data about individuals, there became the need for some sort of control over the way that it was collected and the way it could be used As more and more information come to be stored on computers much of its personal data about individuals, there became the need for some sort of control over the way that it was collected and the way it could be used

5. Data Protection Act 175 1998 Data Protection Act This act replaces the earlier Data Protection Act 1984 This act replaces the earlier Data Protection Act 1984 Covers manually held data not covered by the earlier Act Covers manually held data not covered by the earlier Act This act covers the processing of data either manually or by the computer This act covers the processing of data either manually or by the computer This act deal with some of the things that were not around when the older act was introduced like This act deal with some of the things that were not around when the older act was introduced like Internet Internet Loyalty card Loyalty card Use of huge database for marketing purposes Use of huge database for marketing purposes

6. Data Protection Act 176 Eight Principles The Eight Principles Principle What it means Personal data should be obtained and processed fairly and lawfully This means that you should be told that data is being collected about you, and you should know what the data will be used for. Personal data can be held only for specified and lawful purposes The Data Controller has to state why they want to collect and store information when they apply for permission to be able to do so. If they use the data they have collected for other purposes, they are breaking the law. Personal data should be adequate, relevant and not excessive for the required purpose Organisations should only collect the data that they need and no more. Your school needs to know your parent's phone number in case they need to contact them in an emergency. However, they do not need to know what your grandmother's name is, nor do they need to know your eye co lour. They should not ask, nor should they store such details since this would be excessive and would not be required to help with your education. Personal data should be accurate and kept up-to-date Companies should do their best to make sure that they do not record the wrong facts about a data subject. Your school probably asks your parents to check a form once a year to make sure that the phone number and address on the school system is still correct.If a person asks for the information to be changed, the company should comply if it can be proved that the information is indeed incorrect.

7. Data Protection Act 177 Personal data should not be kept for longer than is necessary Organisations should only keep personal data for a reasonable length of time. Hospitals might need to keep patient records for 25 years or more, that is acceptable since they may need that information to treat an illness later on. However, there is no need for a personnel department to keep the application forms of unsuccessful job applicants. Data must be processed in accordance with the rights of the data subject People have the right to inspect the information held on them (except in certain circumstance - see later). If the data being held on them is incorrect, they have the right to have it changed. Appropriate security measures must be taken against unauthorised access This means information has to be kept safe from hackers and employees who don't have rights to see it. Data must also be safeguarded against accidental loss. Personal data cannot be transferred to countries outside the E.U. unless the country has similar legislation to the D.P.A. This means that if a company wishes to share data with an organisation in a different country, that country must have similar laws to our Data Protection Act in place. Principles

8. Data Protection Act 178 Sensitive Personal Data The Act mentions data called sensitive personal data, which may not be disclosed. The Act mentions data called sensitive personal data, which may not be disclosed. This include the following information. This include the following information. Ethnic origin of the data subjects Ethnic origin of the data subjects Their political opinions Their political opinions Their religious beliefs Their religious beliefs Whether or not they are member of a trade union. Whether or not they are member of a trade union. Their physical or mental health condition Their physical or mental health condition The commission or alleged commission by them of any offence The commission or alleged commission by them of any offence

9. Data Protection Act 179 Data Subject Every one whether we like it or not is a data subject, because organizations and companies,called data users holds personal details Every one whether we like it or not is a data subject, because organizations and companies,called data users holds personal details Your rights to see personal details about held on computer or manually Your rights to see personal details about held on computer or manually Data Controller: Data Controller: Means a person who determine the purpose for which and the manner in which any personal data is processed. Means a person who determine the purpose for which and the manner in which any personal data is processed. The data controller is therefore the person who decides what to do with the data once it has been entered onto the system. The data controller is therefore the person who decides what to do with the data once it has been entered onto the system. Example: Example: If you rent a TV, then your details will be automatically passed the TV licence centre. The driver and Vehicle licence authority is linked to the police National computer If you rent a TV, then your details will be automatically passed the TV licence centre. The driver and Vehicle licence authority is linked to the police National computer Data Commissioner Data Commissioner This is the person who enforces the Data Protection Act. This is the person who enforces the Data Protection Act. This is the person that organisations need to apply to in order to gain permission to collect and store personal data. This is the person that organisations need to apply to in order to gain permission to collect and store personal data.

10. Data Protection Act 1710 People Rights of data subjects A Right of Subject Access A Right of Subject Access A data subject has a right to be supplied by a data controller with the personal data held about him or her. The data controller can charge for this: usually a few pounds. A data subject has a right to be supplied by a data controller with the personal data held about him or her. The data controller can charge for this: usually a few pounds.data controllerdata controller A Right of Correction A Right of Correction A data subject may force a data controller to correct any mistakes in the data held about them. A data subject may force a data controller to correct any mistakes in the data held about them. A Right to Prevent Distress A Right to Prevent Distress A data subject may prevent the use of information if it would be likely to cause them distress. A data subject may prevent the use of information if it would be likely to cause them distress. A Right to Prevent Direct Marketing A Right to Prevent Direct Marketing A data subject may stop their data being used in attempts to sell them things (eg by junk mail or cold telephone calls.) A data subject may stop their data being used in attempts to sell them things (eg by junk mail or cold telephone calls.)

11. Data Protection Act 1711 A Right to Prevent Automatic Decisions A Right to Prevent Automatic Decisions A data subject may specify that they do not want a data user to make "automated" decisions about them where, through points scoring, a computer decides on, for example, a loan application. A data subject may specify that they do not want a data user to make "automated" decisions about them where, through points scoring, a computer decides on, for example, a loan application.data subjectdata userdata subjectdata user A Right of Complaint to the Information Commissioner A Right of Complaint to the Information Commissioner A data subject can ask for the use of their personal data to be reviewed by the Information Commissioner who can enforce a ruling using the Act. The Commissioner may inspect a controller's computers to help in the investigation. A data subject can ask for the use of their personal data to be reviewed by the Information Commissioner who can enforce a ruling using the Act. The Commissioner may inspect a controller's computers to help in the investigation.data subjectpersonal dataInformation Commissionerdata subjectpersonal dataInformation Commissioner A Right to Compensation A Right to Compensation The data subject is entitled to use the law to get compensation for damage caused ("damages") if personal data about them is inaccurate, lost, or disclosed. The data subject is entitled to use the law to get compensation for damage caused ("damages") if personal data about them is inaccurate, lost, or disclosed.

12. Data Protection Act 1712 Your right as a data subject You have the right to see any personal details about you held on computer or held manually. You have the right to see any personal details about you held on computer or held manually. You also have the right to a description of the data being processed. You also have the right to a description of the data being processed. You do not however have the right to see all the information held about you. You do not however have the right to see all the information held about you. There are following purposes There are following purposes  The prevention or detection of crime.  Catching or prosecuting offenders  Collecting taxes or duty  Medical or social worker's report in some instance.