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The Data Protection Act (DPA) controls how personal information can be used and your rights to ask for information about yourself
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Data protection rules for businesses in recruiting staff, keeping staff records and using CCTV
Apply for a forced marriage protection order - documents, urgent orders, attend a hearing
The APA was part of the Treasury and was established as an executive agency to operate the Asset Protection Scheme. APA ceased operations in October 2012.
Apply to get a court protection order if you or someone you know is a victim or in danger of female genital mutilation (FGM) (also known as 'female circumcision' or 'female genital cutting')
The UK is a world leader and innovator in cultural heritage protection and has taken concrete steps to safeguard some of humanity’s most valued cultural heritage.
The Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI) has closed. It has been replaced by the National Protective Security Authority (NPSA).
Protection of your copyright work abroad will usually be automatic in the same way UK protection works.
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