Sanctions and enforcement under the DPA 1998 [Archived]

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Practice notes

Sanctions and enforcement under the DPA 1998 [Archived]

Produced in partnership with 5RB

Practice notes

ARCHIVED: This archived Practice Note provides information on the Data protection regime before 25 May 2018 and reflects the position under the Data Protection Act 1998 (DPA 1998). This Practice Note is for background information only and is not maintained.

Information Commissioner

The DPA 1998 is enforced by the Information Commissioner and their officers at the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). The Information Commissioner reports directly to Parliament. The Information Commissioner's duties are:

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to promote good practice and observance of DPA 1998 by data controllers
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to publish information and give advice
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to develop codes of practice, and
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international co-operation:
1. ◦
  with the European Commission and supervisory authorities in other European Economic Area (EEA) States
2. ◦
  in relation to international obligations of the UK, and
3. ◦
  in relation to the Council of Convention for the Protection of Individuals with regard to Automatic Processing of Personal Data

The ICO has published a guide to data protection, intended to assist data controllers. Numerous other topic guides are also published

Jurisdiction(s):

United Kingdom

Key definition:

Sanctions definition

What does Sanctions mean?

The court can impose sanctions on parties to civil litigation who fail to comply with relevant rules, practice directions and court orders. These sanctions include striking out a party's claim or defence. A party can apply for relief from sanctions under Rule 3.9 of the CPR.

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