Data Protection Act (1998)

Data Protection Act (1998):

The Data Protection Act covers all personal information like addresses, phone numbers email addresses and other information people could abuse.

You cannot use data you collect for any means other than those stated when it was collected.
If you store other people's data it must be well protected.
Data must not be kept for longer than is necessary and must be kept up to date.
Data must not be sold or given to other people or organisations unless the data provider agrees.
If a person or organisation has false data about you, you have the right to change it.
Organisations that store data must be registered with the Information Commissioner's Office.