Computer Science GCSE
Data Protection Act 2018
What Data Protection Act 2018 means in Computer Science GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Data Protection Act 2018
UK legislation that controls how personal information is used by organisations, businesses, or the government.
Topics that use Data Protection Act 2018
- Topic 5: Issues and impact (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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