European/UK Legislation

The Data Protection Act 1998
In force in the United Kingdom since 2000, the Data Protection Act protects the processing and use of personal data, information which can identify a living individual. Since the Act applies to UK-based organizations, individuals living outside the UK are also protected.
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Basel II
The International Convergence of Capital Measurement and Capital Standards: a Revised Framework (Basel II) offers a new set of standards for establishing minimum capital requirements for banking organizations – the amount of capital reserves financial institutions are required to hold to meet their credit, operational and market risks.
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Freedom of Information Act 2000
The Freedom of Information Act 2000 came into force on 1st January 2005. Among other things, it gives individuals the right to request information held by public authorities.
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