Related Links
- Data Protection Act 1998
The Data Protection Act 1998 is one of the key legislation in the strategy to safeguard the rights of individuals.
The Act aims to protect personal data of individuals from misuse, unauthorised disclosure and inappropriate sharing. Personal data means data that relates to a living individual who can be identified from such data.
- E-Privacy Regulations 2003
These Regulations apply to direct marketing effected by electronic means such as telephone, fax, e-mail, and text messages, automated calling systems and image messages.
Organisations are required to comply with the provisions of these Regulations when sending direct marketing by electronic means.
- Freedom of Information Act 2000
The Freedom of Information Act 2000 received Royal Assent on 30 November 2000. It gives a general right of access to all types of recorded information held by a public authority. It also sets out exemptions from that right and places a number of obligations on public authorities.
- E-Commerce Regulations 2002
The Regulations which came into force in August 2002 implements the E.U. E-Commerce Directive into
U.K. law. They apply to businesses that are selling goods, services or advertising on the Internet or by email. The aim of the Regulations is to ensure the free movement of “information society services” across the European Community.
- BS7799 / ISO17799 - Information Security Standard
BS7799/ISO17799 defines security control and divides them into ten major headings. It has become a worldwide standard and the single reference point for information security. When used effectively, the standard helps organisations to achieve compliance with ICT-related legislation such as the Computer Misuse Act and the Data Protection Act.
- NHS Information Governance Toolkit
Information in the health sector can be now processed in a variety of electronic methods. And once such information has been collected, used and stored it can be shared with different personnel and departments electronically.
These new ways of processing, disclosing and sharing health information require a complete review of health information management. Acute Trusts, Foundation Trusts, Primary Care Trusts, Ambulance Trusts and other Health Professionals are now to comply with information governance requirements and rate themselves using the NHS Information Governance Toolkit.
The Information Governance Toolkit can be found at http://nww.nhsia.nhs.uk/infogov/igt (NB: NHSNet only)
