Section 85

This Chapter sets out the six data protection principles as follows— section 86 sets out the first data protection principle (requirement that processing be lawful, fair and transparent); section 87 sets out the second data protection principle (requirement that the purposes of processing be specified, explicit and legitimate); section 88 sets out the third data protection principle (requirement that personal data be adequate, relevant and not excessive); section 89 sets out the fourth data protection principle (requirement that personal data be accurate and kept up to date); section 90 sets out the fifth data protection principle (requirement that personal data be kept for no longer than is necessary); section 91 sets out the sixth data protection principle (requirement that personal data be processed in a secure manner). Each of sections 86, 87 and 91 makes provision to supplement the principle to which it relates.

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