In article <[log in to unmask]>, S.Allely
<[log in to unmask]> writes
>The following web address was given to the mailbase some months ago and
>gives a s.29(3) form and some guidance notes agreed by ACPO and
>representatives of the ISP industry.
>
>www.linx.net/misc/dpa28-3form.html
Indeed.
>If the highest ranking officer in charge of the Police Station, in a rural
>area, is a Police Sergeant presumably acting Inspector (Inspector on
>holiday) would that authorisation be acceptable? Any comments?
Not acceptable. If the crime is serious enough to need the data, it's
serious enough for them to find an Inspector/Superintendent as
appropriate [read the notes] to sign.
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