Index

1. Section 1
   1. Section 1 - Introduction to the Data Protection Act 1998 and legal background (132KB opens in a new window)
   2. Annex A1 - Table 1 (20KB opens in a new window)
   3. Annex A2 - Table 2 (20KB opens in a new window)
2. Section 2
   1. Section 2 - Telephone requests (30KB opens in a new window)
3. Section 3
   1. Section 3 - Disclosure of personal information to public bodies (115KB opens in a new window)
   2. Annex B - Guidance to local authorities and housing authorities (82KB opens in a new window)
4. Section 4
   1. Section 4 - Disclosure of personal information to third parties (290KB opens in a new window)
5. Section 5
   1. Section 5 - Disclosure of information relating to asylum applicants (48KB opens in a new window)
6. Section 6
   1. Section 6 - Disclosures in connection with legal proceedings (71KB opens in a new window)
7. Section 7
   1. Section 7 - Requests by the media or linked to media campaigns (16KB opens in a new window)
8. Section 8
   1. Section 8 - Requests by current or prospective employers (35KB opens in a new window)
9. Section 9
   1. Section 9 - Requests from foreign governments (49KB opens in a new window)
10. Section 10
    1. Section 10 - Requests for information from personal files in connection with tracing enquiries (19KB opens in a new window)
11. Section 11
    1. Section 11 - Subject access requests (130KB opens in a new window)
12. Section 12
    1. Section 12 - The Freedom of Information Act 2000 and requests for personal data (85KB opens in a new window)
13. Section 13
    1. Section 13 - Coercive information gathering powers (34KB opens in a new window)