The personal data of any individual in UK is protected by the Data Protection Act 1998 and if any information is used for varied purposes, particularly for criminal offences, the individual found guilty in this matter can serve a few years in prison or can receive fines. For a better understanding of the forbidden offences regarding the personal information, it is suggested to talk to one of our criminal defence solicitors in London. The same team can offer complete legal support for any type of offences you have been accused of.

 

 

Banks and institutions worldwide have access to personal data of individuals who deal with such entities, under a strict agreement signed by both parties. There are cases when private information like name, address, email, bank accounts or any other personal data are provided or offered for illegal purposes. It is good to know that each citizen in UK, whether born in the country or an immigrant, has the right to privacy regarding any information offered to institutions in varied situations like opening an account or signing a contract. The Data Protection Act 1998 imposes the rules and regulations for each organization which needs to know that any breach of personal data is against the law and punished in accordance.

Any company or institution which deals with accusations of personal data illegal use should ask for complete legal assistance in this matter from our defence solicitors in London. Even though the case might be complex, when the responsibilities of organizations regarding the protection of private information of individuals have not been respected, our criminal lawyers in UK can handle the defence in such cases.

 

 

The Data Protection Act 1998 is a strict law meant to protect individuals from a deceitfully use of private information, which in many cases is related to fraud in varied forms. One should consider that the principles mentioned by the Data Protection Act 1998 refer to the legal and fair manner of handling the private information of an individual which must be relevant in accordance with the reasons for which they are used. Besides that, institutions in UK must secure such information and must not offer it to a third party without the consent of the individual. We remind that any illegal use of private data is punished accordingly. Our criminal defence solicitors in London are able to provide legal support for persons or companies charged with accusations of using private information without consent in this matter, for criminal purposes.

Fraud is a serious crime for which you can face many years in prison. But to avoid this situation, we recommend you collaborate with our fraud solicitors in London. They have the necessary experience to be able to help you get rid of the accusations, using the optimal defense strategies.

 

 

The following criminal offences are stipulated by the Data Protection Act 1998 and are strictly forbidden in the UK:

 

• disclosing private data in an illegal manner;

• selling private information to another party;

• deliberate obstruction without reasonable justification to offer rational support in a warrant execution case;

• processing private data without registration or notification in this matter;

• using personal information without an agreement in this matter.

 

If you are interested in more information about the offences in Data Protection Act 1998, you are invited to contact our team of defence solicitors in London.