The Data Protection Act 1998 (United Kingdom) mandates a series of eight 'data protection principles' which must be applied to personal data identifying and covering living individuals. Resource: The DPA Toolkit This is a selection of documents intended to assist in both understanding and meeting the requirements of the Data Protection Act: A task list A compliance questionnaire A beginners guide A policy statement A checklist The DPA Toolkit is a commercial resource priced at £19.95. For further information visit the dedicated website: The Data Protection Act Toolkit General Information For information on the Data Protection Act, the following website is recommended: Information Commissioner