The Data Protection Act gives you the right to know what information is held about you, and sets out rules to make sure that this information is handled properly.
The Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations set out rules for people who wish to send you electronic direct marketing, for example, email and text messages.
The Freedom of Information Act gives you the right to obtain information held by public authorities unless there are good reasons to keep it confidential.
The Environmental Information Regulations give you the right to obtain information about the environment held by public authorities, unless there are good reasons to keep it confidential.
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