United Kingdom
United Kingdom became member of the Council of Europe on 5 May 1949. It is a founder member of the Organisation.
Convention 108 | Signed | 02/10/97 |
Ratified | 02/10/97 | |
Convention 108+ | Signed | 10/10/2018 |
National Constitution | ||
Specific National Legislation | Data Protection Act 1998 Territorial Laws: Jersey Law 2005 Guernsey Law Isle of Man Law |
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Enacted | 16/07/98 | |
Scope | Manual Processing | Yes |
Non Natural person | No | |
Public or private sector | Both | |
Registration or Notification | All data | |
Special Authorisation for Exportation | Yes | |
Data Protection Authority |
Office of the Information Commissioner Information Commissioner Wycliffe House, Water Lane Wycliffe House UK - WILMSLOW - CHESHIRE SK9 5AF Tel: 44 (0) 1625 545 745 / Fax: 44 (0) 1625 524 510 Email: data@dataprotection.gov.uk Website: www.ico.gov.uk/ |
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