The UK Government takes the protection of people\u2019s personal data very seriously. The handling and sharing of personal data is primarily governed by the Data Protection Act 1998 (DPA), which establishes a legal framework of rights and obligations that protect individuals\u2019 personal information.<\/p>
<\/p>
The Information Commissioner\u2019s Office, who is the independent regulatory body responsible for enforcing the DPA in the UK, has produced the guidance for the general public on such matters. This guidance can be found on its\u2019 website at; www.ico.org.uk/for-the-public/is-my- information-being-handled-correctly/<\/a><\/p>"}
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It is the responsibility of individual National Health Service trusts to ensure service rotas are compliant with the WTD.<\/p>"}
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