John
I would agree with Alistars Warwoods view in his response 27/04/00.
The councillor appears to become a data controller in their own right if
keeping records on individuals. Any person controlling the purpose and the
manner of the processing is a controller.
Another issue regards councillors is how their identity is brought to public
attention. A local councillor friend discovered his personal profile
published on a council run web site. This being actioned without his
knowledge. Given his political persusion was also there the data appears
sensitive and appeared to require the councillors consent to hold and use.
David Wyatt
(Data Protection Manager Norwich Union)
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Subject: Local Government - Councilors Guidelines
> Have any colleagues issued guidelines to Councillors on the new act, and
> the need to notify (register) if Councilors use a 'home' PC for
> constituency work?
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> Derby City Council
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