Acts 2017
472
“data subject” means an identified or identifiable individual,
in particular by reference to an identifier such as a name, an
identification number, location data, an online identifier or to one or
more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental,
economic, cultural or social identity of that individual;
“document” includes –
(a)
a disc, tape or other device in which information other than
visual images are embodied so as to be capable, with or
without the aid of some other equipment, of being reproduced
from the disc, tape or other device; and
(b)
a film, tape or other device in which visual images are
embodied so as to be capable, with or without the aid of some
other equipment, of being reproduced from the film, tape or
other device;
“encryption” means the process of transforming data into coded
form;
“filing system” means a structured set of personal data which
is accessible according to specific criteria, whether centralised,
decentralised or dispersed on a functional or geographical basis;
“genetic data” means personal data relating to the general
characteristics of an individual which are inherited or acquired and
which provide unique information about the physiology or health of
the individual and which result, in particular, from an analysis of a
biological sample from the individual in question;
“physical or mental health”, in relation to personal data, includes
information on the provision of health care services to the individual,
which reveals his health status;
“individual” means a living individual;
“information and communication network” –
(a)
means a network for the transmission of messages; and
(b)
includes a telecommunication network;