# Data Protection Act 1984 (repealed 1.3.2000), Paragraph 1

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

The information to be contained in personal data shall be obtained, and personal data shall be processed, fairly and lawfully.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/35/schedule/1/paragraph/1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/data-protection-act-1984-repealed-132000/schedule-1/paragraph-1
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