Data Protection Law and Practice (4th ed )

Examines the background, history and modern legal content of Data Protection
Discusses privacy rights, the possible misuse of private information, and the consequences
Looks at rights to prevent the procession and automated decisions, along with the principle levels of compensation and the possible remedies available
Examines key statutes such as the Data Protection Act, the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act and subordinate legislation
Informs you of key updates to the Data Protection Act 1998 since the last edition
Provides updated information on the processing of data, bringing it in line with current regulations
Includes new chapters on data-sharing, security obligations and the enforcement powers of the Commissioner
Gives you a detailed analysis of the European background to the legislation and the importance of the Charter and the Treaty of Lisbon for data protection
Features a new section of analysis and explanation of the case law of the European Court of Justice on data protection
Provides an explanation of the proposals from the European Commission to change the data protection regime with highlights of the proposed main changes in the draft Regulation
Examines the restrictions on interception of communications and exceptions to those under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act, the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003 and the data retention obligations
Discusses the current position on data protection and rights, post the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and the Environmental Information Regulations 2004
Looks at the processing of Sensitive Data and the Overseas and Cross Border transfer of data
Offers guidance on following the Codes of Practice approved by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), and the policies of other regulators
Covers the effect of the proposed EU Regulation and Directive as well as UK Centric issues
Case law has been reviewed and examined in detail with commentary and analysis including important EU cases, for example Satamedia, ProMusicae, Bavarian Lager and Rijkeboer
Includes practical precedents and examples