Try section 29(3) and The Data Protection (Processing of Sensitive Personal
Data) Order 2000 (SI 2000 No 419)
paragraph 1of the schedule.
Alasdair Warwood
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From: "Liz Dodds" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2001 2:06 PM
Subject: Fraud and DPA
> We had a case recently of a PhD student who, it turned out, had gained
> admission to the University by citing false qualifications from an
> overseas institution. Upon discovering this, we instigated disciplinary
> procedures and expelled the student. It now appears, from their
> appearance at conferences and events, that they have gained admission
> elsewhere, presumably by citing false qualifications. The academic
> department concerned want to tell the other institution about our
> discovery and subsequent action but are afraid that in doing so they
> will contravene the Data Protection Act.
>
> It is complicated by the fact that they suspect that the individual
> concerned may be committing a further fraud but have no proof on which
> to base this suspicion.
>
> Can anyone suggest what they can do legally to try to forewarn their
> colleagues in other institutions?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Liz
>
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> Liz Dodds
> Assistant Registrar
> Academic Office, Stockton
> University of Durham
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