Information Holders and Data Processing

• Information holders collect, store, and process information, including individuals, organizations, and entities.
• Data is raw, unorganized facts and figures, while information is processed, organized, and structured data with meaningful context.
• Individual citizens hold information about themselves, including exam results, passport details, and contact information.
• Businesses hold information on financial aspects, employees, customers, and commercial data.
• Educational institutions like schools, colleges, and universities hold information on staff, students, and course details.
• Governments collect information on citizens, other governments, and various departments such as the Home Office and Department of Education.
• Charities, healthcare services, and community organizations are other entities that collect and hold information for specific purposes and functions.

Learn about the entities that collect, store, and process information such as individuals, organizations, and governments. Understand the distinction between data and information, and how different entities utilize information for various purposes.