For individuals
Be aware of how information you give to others can and can’t be used. You have certain rights relating to data held about you, including:
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the right to access your data and be informed about how your data is being processed
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the right to have your data rectified if it's inaccurate or incomplete
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the right to object to the processing of your data, and
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the right to have your data erased in certain circumstances
For a full list of your data protection rights, see the ICO’s guidance.
For businesses and other organisations
Any organisation (eg a business) that handles personal information has various legal obligations that must be met. These enable them to protect the information that they collect from others, to uphold their data protection rights. In reality, most businesses handle personal data as they will have to keep records of their customers and employees.