information must be accurate

The fourth data protection principle requires that information should be accurate and kept up to date. Employers therefore need to have a system in place to check the accuracy of personal information periodically. An employer cannot be held accountable for any inaccuracies in information supplied by the individual or a third party, provided it has taken reasonable steps to ensure the accuracy of the information.

information commissioner

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