The correct statement on the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018) and UK GDPR is that organizations can be fined or face legal action for breaching the principles of the Act. Key points supporting this include:
- The DPA 2018 governs how personal data must be processed fairly, lawfully, and transparently, supplementing and extending UK GDPR standards.
- Both the DPA 2018 and UK GDPR protect personal information, including special categories such as health data.
- The regulations apply to all forms of personal data, not only digital.
- Entities breaching these rules can face fines and legal consequences.
Incorrect statements would be that individuals cannot face legal action, the Act applies only to digital or patient data, or that it prevents data sharing for health and care purposes without exceptions. Thus, the main accurate statement is: "Organizations can be fined or face legal action for breaching the principles of the Act".
