Privacy Policy & Data Protection
The Data Protection Act 1998 operates in two ways. Firstly it gives us all certain rights. It allows us to find out what information is held about us on a computer, and some paper records. This is known as a "Right of Subject Access".
It also states that those who record and use personal information must be open about how the information is used and they must follow the eight data protection principles. Anyone processing 'personal data' must comply with the eight principles of good practice. These state that data must be:
- Fairly and lawfully processed;
- Processed for limited purposes;
- Adequate, relevant and not excessive;
- Accurate;
- Not kept longer than necessary;
- Processed in accordance with the data subject's rights;
- Secure
- Not transferred to countries which do not have adequate protection for personal data
What is "personal data"?
This is defined as information relating to a "living" individual who can be identified either from the information itself or indirectly by combining the information with other data available to the data controller. Personal data includes expressions of opinion about the individual and any indication of intentions anyone may have in respect of the individual.
Requests for information should be sent, in writing to:
Information Manager
Civil Nuclear Constabulary
Culham Science Centre
Abingdon
Oxfordshire
OX14 3DB
The CNC's Data Protection Act registration is listed under 'Civil Nuclear Police Authority' and can be found at the Information Commissioner's website (www.ico.gov.uk).