Explanation
Data sharing is the disclosure of personal data from one or more organisations to a third party organisation or organisations, or the sharing of personal data within an organisation. Data sharing practices are governed by data protection law, which includes the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018). The DPA
2018 contains specific provisions on data sharing, such as the power of the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) to issue a statutory Code of Practice on data sharing. The ICO has published a Data Sharing Code of Practice1 that provides practical guidance on how to share data in a fair, safe and transparent way, in compliance with the data protection principles and the rights of data subjects. The code is not legally binding, but it reflects the ICO's interpretation of the law and it may be used as evidence in legal proceedings or investigations. The code also contains useful tools, case studies andexamples that can help organisations to share data effectively and responsibly. References:
* Data Sharing Code of Practice1