# DRF Group offers free updated data protection guide

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2005/05/13/drf-group-offers-free-updated-data-protection-guide/
- Published: 2005-05-13T23:00:00+01:00
- Author: Howard Lake

DRF Group has published the 2005 Edition of The New Data Protection Law, a summary
of the key requirements that affect fundraisers and membership organisations. The
guide is available at no charge.
The updated guide is published by DRF Group Ltd,
the fundraising consultancy that specialises in direct mail, individual giving programmes
and Internet fundraising.

Key features, including recent new updates cover

 * what data is affected by the new law
 * 
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 * obtaining consent to use name, address and other data
 * new legal restrictions on keeping data, even with permission
 * strict new rules on gathering, keeping and using email addresses
 * sample Data Protection statement you can use and for immediate cover

You can download a free copy from the DRF Group’s website.

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