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BS 10012:2009 Data Protection - specification for a personal information management systems

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Scope	BS 10012 has been developed to help companies establish and maintain a best practice personal information management system that complies with the Data Protection Act 1998. It is the first standard that relates to the management of personal information. By following the framework set out within BS 10012, organisations can improve their data storage protection and manage data processing and data transfers better – so that they comply with legislation.
Documentation	See http://www.bsigroup.com/LocalFiles/en-GB/consumer-guides/resources/BSI-consumer-brochure-protecting-personal-information-UK-EN.pdf Must be purchased. http://shop.bsigroup.com/en/ProductDetail/?pid=000000000030175849
Comments	There are plans to update this British Standard once the final details of the new European Regulations are known