§ Mr. Gryllsasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many representations he has received from businesses about alleged difficulties in understanding the requirements of the Data Protection Act 1984; and whether he will take steps to simplify registration requirements.
§ Mr. WaddingtonSince the beginning of this year we have received six letters about alleged problems created by the Data Protection Act 1984. The Data Protection Registrar, who is responsible for the arrangements for registration under the Act, is keeping the procedures under review and will be looking to simplify the procedures if that proves possible from experience of the working of the Act.