This paper describes the Government's proposals for implementing the EC Data Protection Directive (95/46/EC). It is intended primarily for information. However, to the extent that the very tight timetable for preparing the necessary legislation permits, the Government will have regard to any comments it receives. It is unlikely to be able to do so for any received after 31 August. Any comments should be sent to:
Graham Sutton
LGDP Unit, Room 1181
50 Queen Anne's Gate
LONDON SW1H 9AT
Fax: 020 7273 3205
Any questions about the paper should be addressed to Trudy Payne on 020 7273 3755 or Anita Hunt on 020 7273 3723.
The Government may make any comments it receives publicly available, unless respondents expressly request confidentiality.
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Chapter 2: Definitions, scope and extent
Chapter 3: The main rules governing processing
Chapter 5: Notification/Registration
Chapter 7: Transfers of personal data to third countries
Chapter 8: Transitional arrangements
Annex: Summary of responses to 1996 Consultation
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