The provisions of this Act came into force on the 1^st March 2000. Members of the Association and Tower Correspondents (who are not otherwise members) are advised that personal information (including names, addresses, telephone numbers and peal records) is maintained electronically by the Association's officers. The Association is exempt from registration under the Act, however, Members (and Tower Correspondents) are advised that they have a right of access to their data records held by the Association.

A copy of an individual's personal records may be obtained by making a written application to the Association's Treasurer, enclosing a statutory fee of £10. Cheques should be made payable to 'The Derby Diocesan Association of Church Bellringers'; the Data Protection Registrar recommends that the application is posted by recorded delivery. Members (and Tower Correspondents) should be aware, however, that (other than that held for accounting purposes) this information is published annually in the Association's report.