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Data Protection Act 2018
Summary
The Data Protection Act 2018 is a UK law that controls how organisations collect, store, and use personal information about people. It gives individuals rights to know what data is held about them and requires organisations to protect that data carefully and use it fairly.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means backing stronger rules to protect your personal information (like your name, address, and online activity). It gives people more control over how companies and organisations use their data, and makes it easier to find out what information is being kept about you.
A vote to oppose means
- —Some people worry the Act creates too much paperwork and costs for businesses, especially small companies. Others argue it might not go far enough to protect people, or that strict rules could slow down useful services like healthcare or online shopping.
Cast Your Vote
People's Vote0 votes
0% Support · 00% Oppose · 0
Parliament's Vote598 MPs
48% Ayes · 28852% Noes · 310
Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading18 Jan 2018
- 2nd reading5 Mar 2018
- Committee stage13 Mar 2018
- Report stage9 May 2018
- 3rd reading9 May 2018
Lords
- 1st reading13 Sept 2017
- 2nd reading10 Oct 2017
- Committee stage30 Oct 2017
- Report stage11 Dec 2017
- 3rd reading17 Jan 2018
Royal Assent23 May 2018
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