In a message dated 31/08/2001 16:04:06 GMT Daylight Time,
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<< Can a university use real student files to train its staff in a new
computer system? If the staff concerned would have access to the
information contained in those files idependently of that training, would
we still have to obtain the consent of the students in order to use their
personal data for the purpose of training? >>
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It's a good idea to always use dummy data for training sessions (and when
demostrating software).
Look at what happened in the case of the AA employee who altered a certain
prime minister's file - he changed the name to Saddam Hussein.
Ian Buckland
MD
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