Why is it important to have secure systems for recording and storing information?

According to Data Protection Act 1998, disclosing of any information of an individual without his or her consent or authorisation is breach of law. And that is why a secure system is necessary for recording and storing information in order to keep them safe and secret to comply with Data protection Act.

• Why or how important is it to keep records and data complete and up to date?

Records are invalid and will not be granted in any occasion if it is not completed, signed and updated. It will also not meet to its purposes if it is not complete or up to date.