In message <[log in to unmask]>, at 09:52:55
on Wed, 22 Dec 2004, Turner8 <[log in to unmask]> writes
>No. As I understand it (from a presentation given by Mike Hopwood,
>Compliance Manager from UKIC), this is the situation:
>
>1. FOI modifies DPA to introduce a new data class of "Unstructured Personal
>Data"
>2. There is a specific exemption for this unstructured data from DPA
>principles except for the right of access, right of rectification and
>accuracy.
>3. (This is the important one!) There is a specific exemption from *all* DPA
>principles including accuracy and right of access for Personnel matters,
>Appointments & Removals and Disciplinary issues.
So those records can be sent to (eg) India with absolutely no
safeguards?
Are those matters also exempt from s55 (Unlawful obtaining)?
--
Roland Perry
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