Legislation
Data Protection Act 1988/2003
The Data Protection Rules
Your legal responsibilities are to have certain key responsibilities in relation to the information which you keep on computer or in a structured manual file about individuals. There are eight main “Rules” with which you must comply, listed below. Click here for detailed information on any of these.
- Obtain and process the information fairly
- Keep it only for one or more specified and lawful purposes
- Process it only in ways compatible with the purposes for which it was given to you initially
- Keep it safe and secure
- Keep it accurate and up-to-date
- Ensure that it is adequate, relevant and not excessive
- Retain it no longer than is necessary for the specified purpose or purposes
- Give a copy of his/her personal data to any individual, on request.
Waste Management Act 1996
Summary: This act is the legislation covering waste management in Ireland. To make provision in relation to the prevention, management and control of waste.
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Protection of the Environment Act 2003
Summary: Act implementing Directive 96/61/EC of 24 September 1996 concerning integrated pollution prevention and control and certain other Acts adopted by the institutions of the European Communities. Amends Waste Management Act 1996.
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EU_Landfill_Directive
Summary: An act that takes into account any damage to the environment produced by landfill. To prevent and reduce potential effects on the environment and risks to human health.
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