Privacy and data protection law in United Kingdom /

Derived from the renowned multi-volume 'International Encyclopaedia of Laws', this practical guide to privacy and data protection law in United Kingdom covers every aspect of the subject, including the protection of private life as a fundamental - constitutional - right, the application of...

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Main Authors: Savirimuthu, Joseph. (Author)
Group Author: Tzanou, Maria (Editor); Blanpain, R. (Roger), 1932-2016 (Editor); Hendrickx, Frank (Editor); Dumortier, Jos (Editor); Gryffroy, Pieter (Editor); Roex, Ruben (Editor); Sype, Yung Shin van der
Published: Wolters Kluwer,
Publisher Address: Alphen aan den Rijn, The Netherlands :
Publication Dates: [2022]
Literature type: Book
Language: English
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Summary: Derived from the renowned multi-volume 'International Encyclopaedia of Laws', this practical guide to privacy and data protection law in United Kingdom covers every aspect of the subject, including the protection of private life as a fundamental - constitutional - right, the application of international and/or regional conventions protecting the right to privacy, privacy rights in the context of electronic communications or at the workplace, and the protection of individuals regarding the processing of personal data relating to them.00Following a general introduction about the country, the monograph assembles its information and guidance in two parts: (1) protection of privacy, including national case law regarding the protection of this fundamental right, specific legislation on the confidentiality of interpersonal communications, and sector-specific rules regarding privacy protection, such as privacy rights of employees, patients, consumers or celebrities; (2) personal data protection, including not only general rules on data quality, legitimate processing, data retention, data subject rights, security and accountability, but also specific provisions regarding the processing of health data or other sensitive personal information, further processing for research purposes, exemptions for law enforcement or national security purposes, and rules regarding liabilities, sanctions and redress.
Item Description: This book was originally published as a monograph in the International Encyclopaedia of Laws/Privacy and Technology Law.
Carrier Form: 150 pages : portraits ; 25 cm
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (page 137) and index.
ISBN: 9789403522364
9403522364
Index Number: K
CLC: D956.128
Call Number: D956.128/S267