Once dataUnits of information. In computing there can be different data types, including integers, characters and Boolean. Data is often acted on by instructions. is put into a computer it can easily be copied or transmissionsThe sending of data from point A to point B.. This puts people's personal private data at risk and organisations that hold such data should do their best to ensure it remains private.
Data Protection ActLegislation passed by parliament that governs the protection of personal data in the UK. exist to ensure that organisations in the UK comply with the law regarding data privacy.
Many people download apps for their smartphone that ask for permission to access data held on the phone. Once accessed, this data is usually sent to the app producer, who is often in another country and not always subject to the privacy laws that exist in the UK.
In May 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)A European wide law that tightens data privacy. It's main purpose is to protect the personal data of people living in the European Union. came into effect. This is a European wide law that tightens data privacy and was implemented in UK law through the introduction of the Data Protection Act 2018.
