Forums and the UK Data Protection Act

Discussion in 'Legal Issues' started by dct, May 19, 2005.

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    With regards to the data protection act (in the UK), is it a legal requirement to register if a business has a forum. Just wondered as most forums collect names and email addresses and I don't want to get prosecuted for something I could easily avoid.
     
    dct, May 19, 2005 IP
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    Good point DCT. It's not mandatory that you have to register with the data protection act, and your not protected for any data isuses even if your registered, it just highlights to people that you are keen on privacy and have procedures in place to secure the personal data.

    If you haven't already check out http://www.informationcommissioner.gov.uk/

    Darren
     
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