About this Guidance
This guidance has been produced with the needs of small businesses in mind. It is designed
to help them comply with the Data Protection Act when recruiting and employing workers.
It is based on the Information Commissioner’s ‘Employment Practices Code’. The Code itself
contains, in full, the Information Commissioner’s recommendations on how to meet the legal
requirements of the Act. You can refer to the full Code if you need more information. It is
available free of charge from our office.