Jody,
Have you consider the scope of section 29 which provides an exemption from
the first data protection principle for the prevention or detection of
crime, and whether any of the information requested has been made public,
for example in the law reports or journals. Otherwise you could seek consent
from the individual.
Just a thought!
Nicola
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Sent: 11 October 2000 11:49
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Subject: YOT query
Dear colleagues,
I would appreciate your comments on the following situation and
whether you agree with my response.
A school asks the Youth Offending Team (YOT) to release information on
a pupil of there's concerning a recent a court case. A school requires
this information in order to help select the appropriate work
placement for the pupil and avoid an incident relating to the court
case. For example if the court case related to theft of money -
placing the pupil in a bank might not be the best option.
Response:
YOT's have a responsibility under the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 to
prevent youth offending by children and young people not help schools
find appropriate work placements. If the intention of the school is to
help the pupil then a disclosure may be recognised as being lawful and
fair.
Regards,
Jody
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