Data Protection Act 1998

Explain the Importance of CONFIDENTIALITY AND DATA PROTECTION Define Data Protection Act 1998 It is a law that protects personal privacy and upholds individuals’ rights. It applies to anyone who handles or has access to information about individuals. The Act also gives rights to the people the information is about. By law, everyone in the workplace must follow the rules set out in the Act and help protect individuals’ rights. It is important to maintain confidentiality on a childcare setting

EXPLAIN THE PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES VALUED BY EMPLOYERS In this report I will be explaining personal attributes that are valued by employers. An example of personal attributes is, self-motivation. I will also discuss three acts; Data Protection Act, Computer Misuse Act and Copyright Act. Self-motivation is ability to do what needs to be done, without influence from other people or situations. People with self-motivation can find a reason and strength to complete a task, even when challenging, without

information for the company I have chosen, TESCO. Legal issues. Data protection Act 1998 This means that all using data are collect ted by legislation. These data are protected against exposure such as personal information otherwise they will break the law.eg a doctor can’t share his/her data to any client or anyone else who doesn’t involve unless there is an emergence or critical issues like crime. Picture 1 Computer Misuse Act 1990 This part dealing with accessing of computers for preventing

disposed of securely – e.g. shredded • given extra safeguards for sensitive information – e.g. ethnicity, political views, religion, health or criminal records Freedom of Information Act 2000 Another piece of legislation that can affect the management of confidential information is the Freedom of Information Act 2000. Anyone is allowed to request information that has been recorded by any public-sector organisation, for example: • government departments • local councils • schools, colleges

keys will arise because of the Copy Right Act of 1988. This is as the software that was previously licenced to both companies has now become invalidated due to the fact it was licenced to each individual and respective company, but not MN as a whole. Therefore any software used in the development and hosting of the database and website, will now have to be renewed. For the merging of the systems and newly built website, the Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982 would expect a reasonable level of

workforce Legislation forms a framework which all care homes must adhere to; this is carried out in many guises and includes many parliamentary acts such as human rights act 1998 and the mental health act 1993, these acts are designed to protect and promote rights and responsibilities of people within a care setting. There are also provisions under other acts to protect and ensure rights to specific group’s equal pay, sex discrimination, race relations and disability discrimination. Government guidance

When Smith Systems Consulting launched their e-business, they also launched a legal obligation to take adequate steps to protect their client's data and financial information. This includes protecting the data again hackers by developing and maintaining. Thankfully, there are a number of ways to do this, including: encrypting data, securing websites, securing IT systems and wireless networks, and providing adequate training to all employees regarding the safe transmission, handling

Child Protection Where I work we have a number of policies and procedures to make sure that safeguarding is taking place. Since I have worked there I have had to attend a number of trainings on this all of which are compulsory in order to be able to work in the setting. All member of staff, volunteers and any other person that comes into contact with the students are properly vetted, this includes checks into the eligibility and the suitability (e.g references), and all of these people have to have

collecting, storing, and using HR data. The findings will explain reasons why the organisation needs to collect HR data. The types of data that is collected within the organisation and how each supports HR practices. A description of the methods of storing records and the benefits of each. A statement of two essential items of UK legislation relating to the recording, storage, and accessibility of HR data. 1) Two reasons why the organisation needs to collect HR data It is essential for organisations

than necessary • processed in accordance with the individuals rights • secure • not transferred to countries outside European economic area unless country has adequate protection for the individual Anyone processing personal