Data Protection Act 1984

5(1)Paragraph (a) of this principle shall not be construed as conferring any rights inconsistent with section 21 of this Act.

(2)In determining whether access to personal data is sought at reasonable intervals regard shall be had to the nature of the data, the purpose for which the data are held and the frequency with which the data are altered.

(3)The correction or erasure of personal data is appropriate only where necessary for ensuring compliance with the other data protection principles.