May 1, 2024
Updated May 10, 2025
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Data protection is the process of safeguarding important information from corruption, compromise, or loss. It encompasses the strategies, technologies, and practices that ensure data is secure, accurate, and available to authorized users when needed. In our increasingly digital world, where vast amounts of personal and sensitive information are constantly being generated and exchanged, the significance of robust data protection measures cannot be overstated. This field offers exciting opportunities to become a guardian of information, ensuring its ethical and lawful use while mitigating risks.
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Reading list
We've selected three books
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learning. Use these to
develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a
deeper understanding of the topics covered in
Data Protection.
Provides a comprehensive overview of data protection law and practice in the United Kingdom. It covers topics such as the Data Protection Act 2018, the GDPR, and data protection compliance.
Provides a practical guide to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). It covers topics such as data protection principles, data subject rights, and data breach notification.
Provides a historical and theoretical overview of data protection. It examines the relationship between data protection and technology, and discusses the future of data protection in the digital age.
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