Data protection, surveillance and privacy at work

Resources

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  After the Durant case are manual personnel and other manual files likely to be covered by the Data Protection Act?

  Whether manual personnel and other manual files are covered by the Data Protection Act.
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  Are there any future developments expected in the area of data protection surveillance and privacy at work?

  Future legal developments expected in the area of data protection, surveillance and privacy at work?
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  Can an employer video employees monitor and or intercept or monitor telephone calls emails or use of the Internet?

  Videoing and monitoring employees' emails, telephone calls and use of internet.
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  Do employers need to seek explicit consent from employees before processing data relating to the reasons for sickness absence ?

  Consent from employees before processing data relating to the reasons for sickness absence.
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  Does the Data Protection Act only apply to data processed in relation to employees?

  Data Protection Act and data processed in relation to employees.
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  How do the requirements of the Data Protection Act 1998 apply to the provision of references?

  How the Data Protection Act 1998 applies to references.
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  If an employer contracts out payroll services what are the obligations as regards the supply of data to this third party?

  Obligations regarding the supply of data to a third party where an employer contracts out payroll services.
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  If an individual is entitled to request to view their personnel file from an employer what is the procedure?

  The procedure by which employees can request to review their personnel file.
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  Is there any guidance on the length of time personnel records or individual items of data should be retained?

  Guidance on the length of time personnel records or individual items of data should be retained.
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  What are the potential liabilities and risks for an employer if employees misuse the email system and the Internet?

  Potential liabilities and risks for an employer if employees misuse the email system and the Internet.
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  What can an employee do if they believe that an employer has breached their rights under the Data Protection Act?

  Action that can be taken by an employee if they believe that an employer has breached their rights under the Data Protection Act.
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  What data does the Data Protection Act apply to? Are videos CCTV and emails covered?

  The types of data the Data Protection Act covers.
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  What is data protection and what are the eight data protection principles?

  Explains data protection and the eight data protection principles.
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  What is the definition of 'sensitive personal data' and what additional measures must an employer take when processing this type of data?

  Definition of 'sensitive personal data' and additional measures that an employer can take when processing this type of data.
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  What is the Freedom of Information Act and to whom does it apply?

  An explanation of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
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  What is the Information Commissioner's Office?

  The role of The Information Commissioner's Office.
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  What legislation governs data protection, surveillance and privacy at work?

  The legislation governing data protection, surveillance and privacy at work.
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  What should an employer do to manage employees' use of social networking sites such as Facebook?

  How employers should manage employees’ use of social networking sites such as Facebook.
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  Where can guidance and assistance on interpretation of the Data Protection Act be found?

  Where guidance and assistance on the interpretation of the Data Protection Act can be found.
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  Who are data controllers?

  The role of data controllers and notification to the Information Commissioner.