HC Deb 19 March 2002 vol 382 cc185-6W
Matthew Taylor

To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department if his Department has plans to(a) amend and (b) seek the repeal of the Data Protection Act 1998. [43448]

Mr. Wills

The Government is continuing to keep the operation of the Data Protection Act 1998 under review. At present we have no plans to amend the Act. Repeal of the Act would be inconsistent with our international obligations.

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