Your data matters
We live in a data-driven world. Almost every transaction and interaction you have with most organisations involves you sharing personal data, such as your name, address and birth date. You share data online too, every time you visit a website, search for or buy something, use social media or send an email.
Sharing data helps make life easier, more convenient and connected. But your data is your data. It belongs to you so it's important your data is used only in ways you would reasonably expect, and that it stays safe. Data protection law makes sure everyone’s data is used properly and legally.
Your rights
Find out more about your personal data rights.
Advice
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Be data aware
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Political campaigning practices: direct marketing
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Political campaigning practices: data analytics
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Charity fundraising practices
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Domestic CCTV systems - guidance for people using CCTV
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Domestic CCTV systems – guidance for people being filmed
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Consent
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Construction blacklist
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Credit
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Data protection and journalism
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Electoral register
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Identity theft
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Nuisance calls
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Online and electronic devices
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Schools, universities and colleges
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Spam texts
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Spam emails
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Your data held by the police