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What is the difference between this and the Data Protection Act 1998?

April 26, 2017ACT advice Data protection difference Freedom

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What is the difference between this and the Data Protection Act 1998?

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The Freedom of Information Act refers to public information that we hold in any format, and allows any person to request it. The Data Protection Act refers to personal information, and this can only be requested by the person the information relates to. You do not need to say under which Act you are applying for information. It is up to the Council to deal with your application under the correct Act.