data protection act meaning

• [Computer]
  <legal> (DPA) A UK law guaranteeing rights to individuals in relation to personal data that others hold on them. For example, under the DPA, you have the right to see what data a company holds on you.

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Examples

1. data protection-guide to the data protection act 1998 and related legislation
2. data protection-guide to the practical implementation of the data protection act 1998
3. data protection act 1998 . most areas of the museum are protected by cctv video recording equipment
4. your personal data is liable to data protection act and we will not pass your personal data to any third party
5. all personal information collected by blurtit ! is held in accordance with the data protection act to responsibly protect user details and private information