In a message dated 22/11/2000 09:42:19 GMT Standard Time, [log in to unmask]
writes:
<< The JISC CoP allows for students to opt-out of publication of results. In
those cases I would expect authorisation to release the information should
come from the student concerned.
Presumably the reasons employers ask is that degree certicificates are yet
to be awarded?
In some specific instances (medical qualifications?) we might argue a public
interest in disclosure. >>
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Just ask them to buy the information from Experian who have direct access to
the information you provide to HESA.
(extract from Experian news release):
"Experian's Candidate Verifier is the only checking service with direct
access to the central database of all UK higher educational qualifications,
which is managed by the Higher Educational Statistics Agency (HESA). With an
individual's written consent it checks, among other things, a candidate's
educational qualifications, previous job roles and dates of employment.
As the UK's leading credit reference agency, Experian can also provide
employers with checks on a candidate's credit history provided it is with the
individual's consent. Credit checking has now become best practice for jobs
in the financial services sector which involve handling large amounts of
other people's money.
Access to the service will be provided through a link on the totaljobs.com
site to Candidate Verifier site operated by Experian."
Thankfully access is with consent but how many colleges, universities are
making students aware (in order to comply with the first Principle) that
Experian have access to the data? Or should it be the HESA that writes to
all students after they obtain the data on the grounds that they don't tell
higher education establishments why they want it?
Ian B
MD
Keep IT Legal Ltd
PS Thanks Chris :-)
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