Individual's rights

The sixth data protection principle requires data controllers to process personal data in accordance with individuals' rights. The Act sets out these rights in Part 2 of the Act and a brief guide to these rights can be downloaded here.

	Individuals' Rights					Section
	Right of access to personal information					5
	Right to prevent processing for direct marketing purposes					9
	Right to prevent processing likely to cause substantial damage or distress					8
	Rights in relation to automated decision making					10
	Right to seek compensation					11
	Right to take action to rectify, block, erase or destroy inaccurate data					12

Right of access to personal information

The most frequently exercised right is that of access to personal information and such requests made by individuals are referred to as "subject access requests".

Advice and guidance is provided below regarding the obligation on a data controller to comply with this right and how to deal with requests. Information on the other rights can be found at the end of this page.

	Right of access to personal information - guidance for organisations
	Complying with a subject access request
	Subject Access Requests and Job References
	Subject access requests and in complaint files
	Subject access requests and opinions
	Subject Access Requests and Third Party Information
	Subject Access Requests and Legal Proceedings
	Access to Health Records and Reports
	Subject Access Requests and charging for health records

You may contact the Office if you have any concerns or queries regarding compliance with a subject access request.

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