Statute
Section 41 — Data Protection Act 2018: Safeguards: archiving
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Safeguards: archiving 41 1 This section applies in relation to the processing of personal data for a law enforcement purpose where the processing is carried out —
a for archiving purposes in the public interest, b for scientific or historical research purposes, or c for statistical purposes.
2 The processing is not permitted if—
a it is carried out for the purposes of, or in connection with, measures or decisions with respect to a particular data subject, or b it is likely to cause substantial damage or substantial distress to a data subject.
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