Section 38(5)

For that purpose— the quality of personal data must be verified before it is transmitted or made available, in all transmissions of personal data, the necessary information enabling the recipient to assess the degree of accuracy, completeness and reliability of the data and the extent to which it is up to date must be included, and if, after personal data has been transmitted, it emerges that the data was incorrect or that the transmission was unlawful, the recipient must be notified without delay.

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Source: legislation.gov.uk · retrieved 2026-09-04