Businesses must prepare for second period of DPA

With effect from 24th October 2001, the first transitional period of the Data Protection Act ends and the second period comes into force. As of this date, businesses will have to comply with the Act in full. The changes include:Firstly, it will not be permitted for personal data to be exported outside the EEA (European Economic Area), unless the transfer is to a country which provides similar protection to personal data as is provided in the EEA. Secondly, where data processing is outsourced ... (122 more words)

Information centre access is required.