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					<dc:identifier>http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2018/12/section/82E</dc:identifier><dc:title>Data Protection Act 2018</dc:title><dc:description>An Act to make provision for the regulation of the processing of information relating to individuals; to make provision in connection with the Information Commissioner's functions under certain regulations relating to information; to make provision for a direct marketing code of practice; and for connected purposes.</dc:description><dc:type>text</dc:type><dc:format>text/xml</dc:format><dc:language>en</dc:language><dc:publisher>Statute Law Database</dc:publisher><dc:modified>2026-09-30</dc:modified><dc:contributor>Expert Participation</dc:contributor><dct:valid>2026-09-30</dct:valid>
					
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