The Data Protection Act, 2020

Part IVStandards for Processing Personal Data

Section 27. The fourth standard

This text is reproduced from the Act for reference and is being proofread against the official publication. For authoritative wording, consult the official Data Protection Act, 2020.

27.1) The fourth standard is that personal data shall be accurate The fourth and standard, where necessary, kept up to date.

(2) Subsection (1) shall not be regarded as being contravened by reason of any inaccuracy in personal data which accurately record information obtained by the data controller from the data subject, or a third party, in any case where the following requirements are met—

(a) having regard to the purpose for which the data were obtained and further processed, the data controller has taken reasonable steps to ensure the accuracy of the personal data;

(b) ifthe data subject has notified the data controller of the data subject’s view that the personal data are inaccurate, the personal data indicate that fact.

Source: Data Protection Act, 2020, p.45.