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The Data Protection Act 1984

Simon Moulton (The Office of the Data Protection Registrar, Springfield House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire)

Aslib Proceedings

ISSN: 0001-253X

Article publication date: 1 April 1989

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Abstract

The Data Protection Act 1984 Introduction. Purpose of the Act. The Act gives new rights to individuals about whom information is recorded on computer; individuals may find out information about themselves, challenge it if appropriate and claim compensation in certain circumstances.

Citation

Moulton, S. (1989), "The Data Protection Act 1984", Aslib Proceedings, Vol. 41 No. 4, pp. 145-147. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb051133

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MCB UP Ltd

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