Hi,
Just received this e-mail. Has anyone else received it? It seems to be
sailing quite close to the wind on ethical marketing! Any comments on this?
Tony Angel.
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To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: 15 July 2001 02:40
Subject: £5000. FINE Data Protection Act 1998
> Data Protection Act Registration Service
> 51 Brackley
> St Georges
> MANCHESTER
> M15 4FS.
> Email [log in to unmask]
>
> Ref: DPAR/RS160358.EM
>
>
> Data controller notification
>
>
> Dear Sir or Madam
>
> Failure to notify is a criminal offence. Offences are triable either in
the Magistrates' Court or the Crown Court In England or Wales. In Scotland
offences are triable in the Sheriffs' Court or High Court of Justiciary. On
conviction an offender is liable to a maximum fine not exceeding level 5 on
the standard scale of fines contained in the Criminal Justice Act 1982 (As
amended) and the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1975. At present this is
£5,000.00p in the Magistrates' and Sheriffs' Court (Scotland) or an
unlimited fine in the Crown Court and High Court of Justiciary (Scotland).
>
> If you are registered under the 1984 Act. 1998 Act or exempt.
>
> There is no reason to contact us.
>
> The Data Protection Act 1998 requires every Data controller who is
processing personal data to notify unless exempt. (Data controller means a
person who determines the purposes for which, and the manner in which, any
personal data are, or are to be, processed).
>
> What is notification? The Data Protection Commissioner maintains a public
register of data controllers. www.dpr.gov.uk Each register entry includes
the name and address of the data controller and a general description of the
processing of personal data by the data controller.
> Individuals can consult the register to find out what processing of
personal data is being carried out by a particular data controller.
>
>
> Am I exempt? If you keep details of individuals, companies, employees,
credit details, customer lists, CCTV, accounts, membership details etc. On
computer then you must register.
> (Personal details Included in this category are classes of data which
identify the data subject and their personal characteristics. Examples are
names, addresses, contact details, age, sex, date of birth, physical
description, identifiers issued by public bodies, eg NI number).
>
> If you were registered under the 1984 Act. You may have been registered
under the 1984 Act with one or more register entries. If you had a single
entry you need to notify when your 1984 entry expires unless you are exempt.
When you notify we need to know your previous registration number to ensure
that no reminders to notify are sent to you.
> Under the 1998 Act a data controller may only have one register entry. You
can choose to notify at any time before your last entry expires. When you
notify, all your remaining 1984 entries will be removed from the register.
This is why we ask you to provide a list of all your previous registration
numbers in this section. You can wait until your last entry is due to expire
and than notify.
>
> How do I contact you? Due to manpower restraints we are unable to offer a
manned telephone service. You can write with your query or email us at:
>
> [log in to unmask]
>
>
> How do I notify? Fill in the enclosed notification form and return it to
us with the correct fee.
>
> Please allow up to 60 days for notification
>
>
> Useful literature: This can be obtained by phoning the Information
Commissioners automated Information line on: 01625 545745
>
>
> The Guidelines. The Data Protection Registrar. Using the law to protect
your information Fourth series. Notification Handbook. A complete guide to
notification.
> The Data Protection Act: A brief guide for data controllers.
> Using the law to protect your information.
> The Data Protection Act 1998. An introduction CCTV Code of Practice July
2000.
> Available from: Office of the Data Protection Commissioner.
>
>
>
> Yours faithfully
>
>
>
>
>
> Gary McNeish
> Data Protection Act Registration Service.
>
>
> We are a independently run registration service. We have no connection
with the Data Protection Commissioner now known as the Information
Commissioner. Our aim with this letter is to make you aware of your current
legal obligation to the Data Protection Act 1998 and to offer our service in
the registration of your business.
>
>
>
>
>
>
> PRINT AND POST
>
>
> Data Protection Act 1998 Registration details
DPA/RS160358EM
>
> Name for contact details only.
Previous 1984 registration number.
> Schools print Head teachers name.
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> Data controller name. Sole trader Full name of individual, eg John Smith.
> Partnership. Trading name of the firm, eg Jeans & Co ( Do not provide
name of the partners ).
> Limited & PLC Full name of company, eg ABC. Ltd ( Not the trading
name ).
> Schools. Name of school, eg Bedford High School.
> Others, eg Voluntary bodies. Name by which you are known to the public.
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> Data controller address. Limited company must provide your registered
office address,
> In all other cases you must provide the address of your principal place of
business.
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> Company registration number. Limited or PLC are encouraged to provide
your company registration number as a unique identifier for the company.
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> A description of the type of business, eg Accountant, Solicitor.
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> Declaration. The information provided is a true and correct description of
my business.
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> Sign
Date
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> Fees. There is a fee for notification of £85.00. VAT nil
> ( This includes the mandatory £35.00 government notification fee).
> You can pay by cheque or postal order made payable to:
> The Data Protection Act Registration Service.
> Please allow up to 60 days for notification
> Data Protection Act Registration Service. 51 Brackley St Georges
MANCHESTER. M15 4FS
> From the independently run offices of the Data Protection Act Registration
Service
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