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6. What is Sensitive Data?
The Act mentions specific things which it deems to be sensitive or personal to an individual. If a company was to collect this data, it cannot be disclosed or told to anyone else. Some things which are classed as Sensitive Personal Data are:
- Racial or ethnic origin
- Membership of a trade union
- Criminal convictions or offences
- Political opinions
- Religious beliefs
- Mental or physical welfare
- The commission or alleged commission by them of any offence
Under some circumstances, it may be necessary to collect this information. For example, a Catholic school who only employs Catholics, might wish to know the religious beliefs of new teachers. The police force will need to know if new recruits have any previous criminal convictions.
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