This is part of a series of guidance from the UK Information Commissioner’s Office that explains what organizations, and individuals who process personal data for purposes such as running a business, need to consider when they run, contribute to or download personal data from online forums such as social networking sites, message boards or blogs.
Social Networking and Online Forums — When Does the DPA Apply?
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