The main provisions of the act are:
Data must...
- be processed within the law
- only be used for specific purposes
- be adequate, relevant and not excessive
- be accurate and up to date
- be kept for no longer than is necessary
- be processed within your legal rights
- be kept secure
- not be transferred to countries that do not have similar data protection laws
The main benefits of the act for individuals and groups in the information age are:
- anyone misusing your personal data can be prosecuted
- you know that your information is safe if the data protection act is adhered to
The main disadvantages of the act are:
- there are certain flaws in the act where the wording can be manipulated by the user of the data to make their actions law abiding
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