Data Protection: A Practical Guide to UK and EU Law - Softcover

Carey, Peter

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0199265682 ISBN 13: 9780199265688

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2004

Synopsis

Now in its second edition, this invaluable handbook offers practical solutions to issues arising in relation to data protection law. Fully updated and expanded to include the new EC Directive on Privacy and Electronic Communication (in force on 31 October 2003), this book provides guidance to all professionals who deal with data protection issues, with chapters focusing in particular on the Internet, telecommunications, CCTV, the obligations of employers, and marketing and sales.

About this title

About the Author:

Peter Carey is Consultant Solicitor to Charles Russell, London and Editor of the journal, Privacy & Data Protection. He is a recognized expert in the field of data protection, and has advised all types of businesses, including public utilities, global telecommunications companies, charities, and e-commerce companies, on data protection compliance issues.

Review:

You would expect, given the information based society we live in, people would have a better understanding on how data should be regulated and control. Unfortunately, it is generally not the case. Where there is a gap in the knowledge, Data Protection: A Practical Guide to UK and EU Law steps
in to fill the void. And does it admirably well!...What is surprising about the book is how easy it is to read. I can only commend Carey's approach: it allows both lawyers and non-lawyers to become familiar with the issues and principles...This is an excellent text which is exactly what it says it
is: a practical guide to UK and EU data protection law. I recommend this to both lawyers who want a better understanding and non-lawyers who want a better understanding.

`Peter Carey is not afraid to deal with the complexity of real life scenarios...Another excellent section is that on employment-related data...Marketing is also dealt with in a very useful manner...His section on privacy and websites is also extremely useful...Carey makes his book easy to
understand without requiring his non-EU based readers to do any additional research...Carey also has a gift for knowing what information is required at what time...this book was a rare academic pleasure to read.'
CTLR

`Review from previous edition The book is a useful handbook of UK data protection law, and would be of particular use to those with no or little experience of this aspect of law. It clearly sets out all the relevant law, and discusses the statutory provisions. It is concisely and practically
written and includes useful examples of situations which arise in practice. ... ideal for many of the businesses who need to come to grips with data protection law as a matter of compliance. It is written in an easy to follow manner with sufficient cross-referencing and details of sources of
further information for the intelligent non-lawyer to obtain a basic understanding of data protection law.'
CTLR Vol. 7, Issue 7, Oct. 2001

`a very useful work for those involved in data protection and could be read by both lawyers and non-lawyers alike with ease.'
Privacy Laws and Business UK Newsletter

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0199265682
• ISBN 13: 9780199265688
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 576