Ministry of Justice Consultation on the introduction of criminal offences for knowing or reckless misuse of personal data

December 10, 2009 | No Comments

The Ministry of Justice is consulting on whether custodial sentences should be introduced where there has been a knowing or reckless misuse of personal data, contrary to s55 of the Data Protection Act 1998.  The consultation also proposes creating a new s55 defence where the purpose is for journalism, literature and art.

This consultation began on 15th October 2009 and closes on 7th January 2010.

Read the consultation Here

Data Protection and Freedom of Information, Protocol 1, Art. 1 Right to Private Property, Regulatory and Disciplinary Law

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