The Data Protection Act controls how your personal information is used by organisations, businesses or the government. Gives an overview of what the rules are, how to find out what information is held about you, and how to make a complaint.

Identity theft is when your personal details are stolen and identity fraud is when those details are used to commit fraud. Tips on how to protect yourself from identity fraud and information on what to do if you have been a victim of it.

Explains your rights to see and have copies of your personal information, and how to complain if access to your records is refused or if what is written about you is wrong. This guide only covers accessing personal information from the point of view of a person with a mental health problem.