Data Protection for Library and Information Services

Download or read book Data Protection for Library and Information Services written by Paul Ticher and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2003-09-02 with total page 87 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 1998 Data Protection Act provides a framework for the way in which organisations should collect and process personal information. It has far-reaching implications for library and information managers who hold personal data on computer or on paper, or who may be called on to advise their colleagues. This practical guide explains the legal requirements and illustrates the issues with dozens of relevant and informative case-studies.