Data Protection Act

From 1 March 2000, information held in manual files and computer files such as discs and CDs relating to living individuals must be controlled, maintained and disposed of in a secure manner. The act also covers a new range of data which may be stored about a person. This includes their ethnic origin, religious beliefs, physical or mental health and criminal offences. It has been introduced to bring greater protection to individuals in the processing of their personal data. To know more, contact the Data Protection Commissioner on 01625 545745 or at www.dataprotection.gov.uk.

The consequences of prosecution:

Minimum £5000 fine; maximum - unlimited
Directors get a Criminal Record
Civil Action by the data subject
All costs awarded against your company
Directors will be barred and unable to apply to trade associations. Possible visit by commissioners office, with the power to shut your business down without notice

All confidential waste destruction is carried out in accordance with the Act as per our contract.