Data protection is the fair and proper use of information about people. It’s part of the fundamental right to privacy but on a more practical level, it’s really about building trust between people and organisations. It’s about treating people fairly and openly, recognising their right to have control over their own identity and their interactions with others, and striking a balance with the wider interests of society.
Every individual is entitled to have their personal information protected, used in a fair and legal way, and made available to them when they ask for a copy. If an individual feels that their personal information is wrong, they are entitled to ask for that information to be corrected.
Part 6 of the Data Protection (Jersey) Law 2018 gives rights to individuals in respect of personal data held about them by others.
The rights are:
There is more information regarding Individual Rights available on our website www.jerseyoic.org