Data Protection Act (DPA)

The Data Protection Act (DPA) is a law that governs how personal information is handled in the UK. It ensures that individuals' data is collected, stored, and used responsibly and fairly by organizations. Key principles include the need for personal data to be processed lawfully, kept accurate, and stored securely. Individuals have the right to know what data is held about them and can request corrections or deletions. The DPA aims to protect people's privacy and empower them over their personal information in an increasingly digital world.