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Citation[]

Data Protection Act 2003 (U.K.) (Oct. 24, 2007).

Overview[]

On October 24, 2007, the Data Protection Act 1998 was amended in many important respects by the "Data Protection Act 2003". The main changes can be grouped into five categories:

  • new definitions;
  • new rights for data subjects;
  • new responsibilities for data controllers;
  • new rules governing the registration process; and
  • new powers and functions for the Data Protection Commissioner.
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