An overview of legislative and practical safeguards for handling personal data, including the responsibilities and rights articulated by laws like the Data Protection Act 1998.
Internal data refers to information, facts, and data available from within a company's information system. This data is crucial for various business operations but is generally not accessible by outside parties without the company's express permission.
Privacy laws refer to the regulations enacted to protect the personal information and privacy of individuals. In the United States, these laws have been introduced following the recommendations of the Privacy Protection Study Commission established by the Privacy Act of 1974.
