[Nottingham] Data protection

[david at gbenet.com]

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On 03/05/12 06:48, T.J long thing wrote:
> Does any one know if the data protection act mentions you must keep data secure. I have a feeling it's in there but some companies disagree and state ssl is just to make people comfortable when entering their details on a website.
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Hi TJ,

SSL is merely a secure way of transmitting data over an open network. Nothing gets stored
cos its in transmission - so data protection refers to people's stored data not what they
send casually. So data protection does not apply - it applies to people's stored (saved)
records.

David

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