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Key concepts
Data subject
A data subject is the living natural person whose personal data is collected, stored, or otherwise processed. Under the DPA 2020, data subjects have a set of enforceable rights against controllers, including the right of access, the right to rectification, and the right to erasure.
DPA reference
Data Protection Act 2020, s.2
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Anonymisation
Altering personal data so that individuals can no longer be identified, directly or indirectly.
Automated decision-making
Making decisions solely by automated means, without human involvement, that significantly affect individuals.
Beneficial ownership
The natural person who ultimately owns or controls a legal entity.
Biometric data
Unique physical or behavioural characteristics used to identify an individual, such as fingerprints.