I don't think you are being 'picky' at all - it's the law, and the LEA
should know it...
it's only by saying no thanks (and positively explaining) that people in
positions to influence, such as head teachers, will probably ever find out
about it.
Malcolm Miller
MJM Training & Development
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[mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Su Goulding
Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2001 4:39 PM
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Subject: Pupil data - ethnicity & religion
I have received a form via my daughter's school from the local education
authority asking for details of pupil ethnicity, religion and language. It
identifies the child by name and school. I have no problem with providing
this information in a depersonalised form, but have refused so far to
complete this form because I consider it is excessive to link the data -
which I acknowledge would be statistically beneficial - to the child. The
form also mentions the data will be held on computer under the provisions of
DPA'84 (it doesn't say what happens to the paper copy of the form though).
Perhaps I will withhold the data until 24/10/01......
So, am I just nitpicking or is this LEA a bit behind the times? What do any
other LEAs do?
thanks
Su
Su Goulding
Data Protection Analyst
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