Paul
But individuals can opt out. However the individual has to exercise the
right. I think you will find the use is notified. If not clearly unlawful
processing.
David Wyatt
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> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Paul Simpkins
> Sent: 19 February 2002 09:56
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> Subject: Re: Marketing and young people
>
>
> There was a feature on this on radio Five Live recently. The service
> provider calmly said that the information taken from the young
> people would
> be shared with about 7 or 8 thousand businesses in the UK.
> Doesn't that just
> cap it all?
>
> The scheme would of course be completely voluntary a government spokesman
> assured us...
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Edwina Withe [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: 18 February 2002 17:11
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Marketing and young people
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>
> Does anyone know if there are any guidelines or a marketing COP when
> collecting information from young people (under 18) for marketing
> purposes. Is there anything about collecting from children?
>
> A pilot Connexions Card (registering attendance and providing rewards
> in exchange for points earned) for yr 12 and 13 students was funded by
> the DfES and piloted in this authoirty. The Connexions card is now
> being rolled out nationally by the service provider (who shall be
> nameless!).
>
> When the original pilot was done, student information was only used for
> the purposes of the pilot, but obviously the organisation collecting
> info from next years' yr 12 and 13 students is keen that they say yes
> to disclosure to third parties as this will enable them to sell the
> details on.
>
> When the photo for the card is being taken the name and address is
> collected and written on the form and at that point they are asked if
> the information can be disclosed to third parties and presumably the box
> is ticked. To help them decide, they are informed that if they give
> permission they will get "freebies".
>
> I think it is important that students at schools in this LEA should be
> fully informed of their choices and the consequences of giving their
> consent - which is the reason why I am asking the question.
>
> My view is that this could potentially be a breach of the first
> principle. What do others think?
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