According to the Data Protection Act, which of the following should be avoided by the employers?
A) Restricting access to employee records
B) Informing employees about the types of data being retained
C) Keeping as much information and personal details as possible
D) Purging employee records of outdated data

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The Data Protection Act requires employers to only keep necessary and relevant personal information about employees. Employers should avoid keeping as much information and personal details as possible, as this could lead to a breach of the Act. Employers should instead purge employee records of outdated data and restrict access to employee records to authorized personnel. Employers should also inform employees about the types of data being retained.

According to the Data Protection Act, Which of the Following