This is true, but isn't this entire discussion a "red herring"? If the data
is simply stored on videotape it is, to all intents and purposes NOT a
database and is certainly NOT searchable as there is no structure related to
the personal data (the image). A time/date stamp would not make it
searchable UNLESS there was a separate database that contained that
information AND linked it to the individual. Therefore it does NOT fall
under the ambit of the DPA - whatever Ms France may choose to say on the
subject - any more than a random sheaf of papers on my desk does. It is only
IF the data is organised in a way that makes the PERSONAL data searchable
either directly or indirectly that it falls under the ambit of the DPA - or
am I missing something?
Tim Beadle
-----Original Message-----
From: Tony Angel [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 28 November 2001 13:15
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Car hire issue...
How long they are kept may depend on how the images are stored. If they are
attached or imbedded into a hire contract or invoice, they could be
considered as as electronic signatures and stored with the document both
manually and electronically. This could mean that they are stored for at
least seven years to comply with the various laws concerning retention of
financial information.
Regards,
Tony Angel
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