What this law does
The UK GDPR supplies the general principles, lawful-basis framework and many individual rights used in everyday data disputes. The Data Protection Act 2018 supplements it with UK-specific rules, exemptions, enforcement provisions and separate processing regimes. They should usually be read together.
Important provisions
The sections most likely to matter in ConsumerWise disputes
These are not the only relevant provisions. They are the provisions ConsumerWise currently maps most often to practical guidance.
Right of access
The core statutory basis for subject access.
Right to rectification
Relevant where personal data is inaccurate or incomplete.
Right to erasure
Sets grounds for erasure and important exceptions.
Restriction of processing
Can be relevant while accuracy or specified objections are being resolved.
Official links: legislation.gov.uk
Connected guidance
See how the law applies in real problems
ConsumerWise tools
Use the law in a guided route
No dedicated ConsumerWise tool uses this framework yet. The linked guides below apply it to real disputes.
The Act name is not the whole answer
A legal outcome can depend on the exact provision, commencement date, territorial application, exceptions, contract type and later amendments. Regulator rules, case law and contractual terms can also matter. ConsumerWise therefore links the law to the practical route rather than treating an Act name as a magic citation.
Official legislation
Check the primary source
ConsumerWise provides general information rather than individual legal advice. Check current wording, commencement, amendments and territorial application against the official source before relying on a provision in a formal dispute.