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This lesson covers the Data Protection Act 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for the OCR A-Level Computer Science (H446) specification, section 1.5. These are the primary laws governing how personal data is collected, processed, and stored in the UK and EU.
The Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA) is the UK's implementation of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Together, they form the framework for protecting individuals' personal data.
| Law | Scope |
|---|---|
| GDPR (2018) | EU-wide regulation; also applies to organisations outside the EU that process EU residents' data. |
| DPA 2018 | UK-specific implementation of GDPR; includes additional provisions for national security, immigration, etc. |
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