How many controls does UK Data Protection Act 2018 have?

UK Data Protection Act 2018 contains 36 controls organized across 7 domains.

Where does UK Data Protection Act 2018 apply?

UK Data Protection Act 2018 is applicable in United Kingdom. Organizations operating in or serving customers in this jurisdiction should evaluate its requirements.

What frameworks does UK Data Protection Act 2018 map to?

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UK Data Protection Act 2018

The UK Data Protection Act 2018 supplements the UK GDPR (retained EU law) and implements the Law Enforcement Directive provisions. It sets out the framework for data protection in the UK including the role and powers of the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), processing conditions for law enforcement and intelligence services, and UK-specific derogations.

Domains

Law Enforcement Processing

General Processing

UK Data Protection Act 2018: Data Security

UK Data Protection Act 2018: Data Subject Rights

UK Data Protection Act 2018: Data Collection & Consent

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