| Keyword | Definition |
|---|---|
| Accurate | requirement that data must be correct |
| DPA | Legislation introduced in 1998 (Data Protection Act) which ensures that personal data is kept accurate, up to date, safe, secure and private |
| Legislation | Law that individuals and companies must follow |
| Personal data | any information stored that could be used to identify an individual |
| Private | requirement under DPA that a user's data should not be shared with anyone other than those who the user has explicitly given consent. |
| Safe | requirement under DPA that data must be stored in a way that is not going to be accidentally lost |
| Secure | requirement under DPA that sufficient steps must be taken to prevent unauthorised access to data |
| Up to date | requirement under DPA that data must be edited to match when a user's data changes |
