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   Definition
   Data Collection
   Handling Data
   Subject Access
   Notes
Notes

'Sensitive Data' means data pertaining to: racial or ethnic origin; religious or similar beliefs; trade union membership; physical or mental health or sexual life; political opinions; criminal offences. This data may only be held in strictly defined situations or where explicit consent has been obtained.

'Data Controller' is a person who determines the purposes for which and the manner in which any personal data are, or are to be, processed.

'Subject Access' is the right of individuals to have access to the data about them and other related information.

'Notification' is the process of notifying the Data Protection Authority of the purposes for which personal data is held/processed


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The Data Protection Act Explained
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