Data Protection Act 1984
1984 c. 35
An Act to regulate the use of automatically processed information relating to individuals and the provision of services in respect of such information.
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Modifications etc. (not altering text)
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Act applied (2.8.1993) by S.I. 1993/1813, art. 4(2).
Act applied (1.9.1996) by S.I. 1996/274 (N.I. 1), art. 40, Sch. 4 para. 5(2); S.R. 1996/329, art. 4
Act applied (prosp.) by S.I. 1996/274 (N.I. 1), arts. 1(3)(d), 41(10)
C2
Act excluded (2.8.1993) by S.I. 1993/1813, art. 4(3).
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Act: crown status for the purposes of the Act extended (6.5.1999) by S.I. 1999/677, art. 7(1)
Act wholly in force at Royal Assent see s. 42; for application for registration under Pt. II of this Act see S.I. 1985/1055.