Overview of UK data protection regime

Resource type: Practice note: overview

Status: Maintained

Jurisdiction: United Kingdom

A review of the nature and scope of UK data protection laws including a discussion of the application of those laws in specific areas such as direct marketing.

Robbie Downing, Baker & McKenzie LLP, and PLC IPIT & Communications

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Resource ID: 7-107-4765
Products: PLC Commercial, PLC IPIT & Communications, PLC Public Sector
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