The Data Protection Act 1998 has significantly affected how companies can collect and process data. The Act is still being phased in and there are several new European Directives on e-commerce that affect websites and the management of data collected there.;This handbook is a valuable reference for legal practitioners requiring a comprehensive overview of the rules regarding data collection and data protection.;
The book approaches data protection from two angles: for law firms giving advice to companies for law firms themselves as businesses. With contributions from expert practitioners, the book is practical and easy to read.