WHAT IS THE DATA PROTECTION ACT?
What Is the Data Protection Act? How Data Protection Works in the UK Every day, businesses collect and use personal information — names, email addresses, phone numbers, payment details, website information and customer records. But how can this information be used legally and responsibly? In the UK, data protection is governed mainly by the Data Protection Act 2018 and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) . Together, they establish rules for how organisations collect, use, store, share and protect personal information. Whether you run an online business, manage a website, send email marketing or simply use online services, understanding data protection is important. What Is the Data Protection Act 2018? The Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018) is UK legislation that provides a framework for protecting personal information. It works alongside the UK GDPR and contains additional rules covering areas such as general data processing, law enforceme...