Privacy Law

UK privacy legislation affecting workplaces and how it applies to employers and employees. Coverage includes Data Protection Act requirements, Freedom of Information rules and employer codes of practice.

Illegal Activities and Privacy

Privacy laws make exceptions for law enforcement, creating a tension between personal confidentiality and catching criminals.

Introduction to the Data Protection Act

The Data Protection Act controls what organisations can find out about you, how they store your information, and your right to access and correct it.

Privacy and the Freedom of Information Act

How the Freedom of Information Act lets the public request government records and what rules apply to those requests.

Privacy as a Civil Liberty

Privacy is a fundamental civil liberty that protects freedom from unwanted government interference and deserves legal protection.

Privacy Laws at Work

UK privacy laws limit what your employer can do with your personal information and give you rights to challenge invasions of your privacy at work.

The Employers Code of Practice

Employers must share personal data only when necessary, keep it accurate, and let staff know what information you're collecting and why.