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Data Protection Staff Handbook

DFP Data Protection Staff Handbook (Sections 1-21 and Appendixes A-D)

Section 1  Contents and Introduction (PDF 84KB)

Section 2  Departmental Policy Statement (PDF 45KB)

Section 3  Background to Act (PDF 55KB)

Section 4  Definitions (PDF 21KB)

Section 5  Determining What Is Personal Information (PDF 121KB)

Section 6  Subject Access Requests (PDF 31KB)

Section 7  Processing Subject Access Requests (PDF 39KB)

Section 8  Notification (PDF36KB)

Section 9  Individuals' Rights (PDF 40KB)

Section 10 Data Protection Principles (PDF 62KB)

Section 11 Conditions for Processing Personal Information (PDF 35KB)

Section 12 Conditions for Processing Sensitive Personal Information (PDF 59KB)

Section 13 Subject Access and Third Party Information (PDF 69KB)

Section 14 Dealing With Requests From Other People (PDF 28KB)

Section 15 Exceptions (PDF 63KB)

Section 16 Access to Information About Employees (PDF 39KB)

Section 17 When Should Names Be Disclosed? (PDF 41KB)

Section 18 Data Sharing (PDF 20KB)

Section 19 Security of Personal Information (PDF 50KB)

Section 20 Guidance on Data Security Breach Management (PDF 40KB)

Section 21 Complying with the Act - A Guide for All Staff (PDF 28KB)

Section 22 Privacy Impact Assessments (PDF 31KB)

Section 23 Use of CCTV. (PDF 23 KB)

Appendix A DFP Information Management Contact Points (PDF 29KB)

Appendix B Sample Letters (PDF 98KB)

Appendix C Model Contract Between Data Processor and Data Controller (PDF 19KB)

Appendix D Internet and Email Usage (PDF 49KB)