5.3 Legislation relating to the use of ICT for storage, manipulation and access of information

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Data Protection Act
   1. The eight principles of good practice
   2. The six conditions for fair data processing
   3. Sensitive data
   4. Rights under the Act
   5. Criminal offences created by the Act
   6. Unsolicited electronic communications
   7. The role of the Information Commissioner's Office
   8. Other Useful DPA websites
3. Copyright legislation
4. Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)

The six conditions for fair data processing

At least one of the following conditions must be met for personal information to be considered fairly processed:

1. the individual has consented to the processing
2. processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with the individual
3. processing is required under a legal obligation (other than one imposed by the contract)
4. processing is necessary to protect the vital interests of the individual
5. processing is necessary to carry out public functions, e.g. administration of justice
6. processing is necessary in order to pursue the legitimate interests of the data controller or third parties (unless it could unjustifiably prejudice the interests of the individual)

Let's move on to Sensitive data ...