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Data protection rules for businesses in recruiting staff, keeping staff records and using CCTV
You must follow rules on data protection if your business stores or uses…
You must keep any data you collect on staff secure - lock paper records in…
You must be able to justify monitoring staff at work, which could include:…
If your business uses CCTV, you must register your details with the…
For more information and advice: read the Information Commissioner’s…
The Data Protection Act (DPA) controls how personal information can be used and your rights to ask for information about yourself
The Data Protection Act 2018 controls how your personal information is…
Write to an organisation to ask for a copy of the information they hold…
If you think your data has been misused or that the organisation holding…
Correct an original registration with the register office or GRO - what corrections can be made, who can apply, how long it takes
You cannot change a death certificate once it’s been issued, but you can…
Anyone can apply to correct a death entry. However, the General Register…
It costs £75 or £90 to apply to correct a mistake in a death registration.…
How to make a request from public bodies and organisations under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), how much it costs and how long it takes
Correct the original registration with the register office or GRO - find out what corrections can be made, who can apply, how long it takes, what they look like
You have the right to get a copy of the information that is held about you. This is called the 'right of access'.
If there are any errors on a marriage or civil partnership certificate you can correct the original registration with the register office or GRO - find out what corrections can be made, who can apply, how long it takes, what...
Guidance for NHS regarding disclosure to individuals holding either a Lasting Power of Attorney or a deputyship.
How to show MHRA you're meeting good clinical practice (GCP) standards and what to expect from an inspection.
If you believe your immigration status is wrong, and it has stopped you accessing work, benefits or services, you can ask the Home Office to check it.
Guidelines for civil panel counsel, revised to include the new government security classifications.
What you can expect us to do with your personal information when making contact with us or using our services
Personal data an employer can keep about an employee, and employee rights to see this information under data protection rules
Responding to a data protection request - what you need to provide and what happens if you do not provide the information.
Find out the information you must give to customers on food products and how to give it.
General information for medical professionals about the assessing fitness to drive guide.
Guidance on handling sensitive information in IT.
This guide explains what the public register is, what details you need to give us, and how the public can access this information.
This guide is to help you and your business understand how to ensure that content on your service is appropriate for children.
A Guide for Employers and Employees to the role of the Central Arbitration Committee (CAC) for these regulations
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