This guide will provide you with guidance for the implementation of the Data Protection Act (DPA) itself and it also covers areas such as email policy, database management, subject access and e-commerce.
The BSI Data Protection Guide has been prepared with the support of the Office of the Information Commissioner and with the assitance of representatives from UK industry, local government and the NHS, includes a new index to all parts.
Structured into three easy-to-use parts, the BSI Data Protection Guide 2008 provides a comprehensive interpretation of the Act and will take you through, step by step, all aspects of the compliance to ensure that you are protecting customer and employee privacy.
Part 1: Guide to the Data Protection Act 1998
- introduction to the Data Protection Act 1998
- history of privacy laws
- definitions
- the Data Protection principles
- how to comply with the Data Protection Act: organizational responsibilities
- notification
- rights of data subjects
- International data protection
- exemptions
- powers and duties of the Information Commissioner.
Part 2: Guide to Practical Implementation
- developing an email policy
- developing an electronic commerce policy
- marketing
- data controller and data processor contracts
- subject access
- data protection and records management
- related legislation
- data protection and information security
- new technologies.
Part 3: Supporting Documents
- 25 steps to data protection compliance
- explanation of terms
- case studies
- frequently asked questions
- list of Statutory Instruments
- forms and templates
- bibliography.
Updates for 2008 include
- Assessment of compliance workbook to help you assess and document the processes and procedures used within your organization to achieve compliance with the DPA.
- Revision of guidance on retention periods
- Case studies
Sample pages:
Download Part 1 Detailed Contents page
Download Part 2 Detailed Contents page
Download Part3 Contents page
25 Steps to Data Protection Compliance
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