The Data Protection Act gives you the right to know what information is held about you and sets out rules to make sure your information is handled properly.
Part of the Information Commissioner's job is to help you protect your details by enforcing the Data Protection Act.
We suggest that you follow our tips on how to keep your details safe online.
But if you think your information hasn't been kept safe, or has been used in a way that you didn't expect or want, it is possible that the Data Protection Act has been breached, and we may be able to help.
If this is the case, you should:
Step 1: Write to the place (like the website) that holds the information about you, and ask them to remove or correct it. You can use email. Keep a copy of whatever you send, and write down the date you sent it.
Step 2: If that doesn't work, or you don't get a response after 28 days, you can call the Information Commissioner's Office on 0303 123 1113. If someone has broken the rules, we may be able to investigate on your behalf.
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