Download ‘GDPR - RCVS information and Q&As’ The need for compliance [813 words] Bibliography. Queensland. ... What does the 'Data Protection 1998' mean that information must be stored? This guide to the DPA will help you to understand what it is, how it works, and why we need it. At present, it is illegal for these methods to be used by individuals who are not veterinary surgeons. PART 4 Supplementary. Notifiable and reportable diseases in animals which are potential zoonoses in GB 35 Appendix 4. The most important part of legislation we, as VPs, need to be aware of is the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1996, section 19. New South Wales. The General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR), will be implemented in the UK on 25 May 2018 and will replace existing data protection legislation, the Data Protection Act 1998 (DPA). Abattoir Hygiene Act Act 121 of 1992 ; Replaced by Meat Safety Act 2000 (Act 40 of 2000). Agricultural Product Standards Act, Act No. If needed, a further GPhC VMD data sharing agreement will be developed by the two organisations. Animal Welfare. ... How Legislation Comes Into Force. Organisations must follow 'Data Protection Principles' which ensures information is being used fairly and lawfully. Northern Territory. QLD Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Regulation 2009. South Australia. NSW Companion Animals Act 1998. The Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966. As veterinary physiotherapists (VP), we need to make sure we are always considering the welfare of the animal and working within the correct parameters of the law. Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 (c. 36) 3. Computer Misuse Act 1990. Australian Capital Territory. QLD Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008. However, with continued changes in technology, 20 years on that law looks outdated and not relevant to the data protection concerns we face today. Finally, in terms of offences under the Act s3A, which was inserted in 2006, makes it an offence to make, supply or obtain items to use in committing the other offences under the Act. Definitions. ... What does the 'Data Protection Act 2018' do? Section 4(4) of the Act … Key decision-makers within a veterinary practice must be aware that the current data protection law is changing to the GDPR and staff should be aware of their rights and responsibilities. Zoonotic Diseases reported on by APHA under Veterinary Investigation The Royal Veterinary College is the data controller as defined in section 1(1) of the Data Protection Act 1998 (the ‘Act’), in respect of the processing of personal data carried out by The Royal Veterinary College and is referred to in this Undertaking as the ‘data controller’. Client Records. Glossary 33 Appendix 2. ACT Domestic Animals Act 2000. Data protection law in the UK is based on the 1998 Data Protection Act. NSW Companion Animals Regulations 2008. The UK’s Data Protection Act (DPA) controls how organizations must use information they collect. Legislation. Parliamentary Commissioner Act 1967 (c. 13) ... “the data protection legislation” has the same... 86. Fraud Act 2006. Abuse of Dependence-producing Substances and Rehabilitation Centres Act no 41 1971; Replaced by Prevention and Treatment of Drug Dependency Amendment Act 20 of 1992. Police and Justice Act 2006. 8.3 Data Protection Act 1998 31 8.4 Record keeping 31 9 Training and review 32 Appendix 1. Notifiable diseases and causative agents in humans 34 Appendix 3. 433. 119 OF 1990 Data Protection Act 1998. Specific modification of references to terms used in the Data Protection Act 1998. All case notes and reports must be protected as per the Data Protection Act 1998, as is true for any business dealing with client information. data protection legislation (including the Data Protection Act 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulation (EU 2016/679)), the Human Rights Act 1998 and the common law duty of confidentiality. The original Act was introduced in 1998 and was renewed in 2018 to take account of changes in digital technology.