Patrick
I have to agree with Reynold Leming. I am aware of several companies that
undertake their work in house. My understanding is that it is the way in
which the process is managed that counts in terms of procedures, audit
trail, accessibility etc. I would however advise that a copy of the data is
stored with a reliable third party or in an alternative location for
business continuity/disaster recovery purposes.
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From: Reynold Leming [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 13 August 2003 10:20
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Subject: Re: In-House Imaging in the UK
HI Patrick,
My understanding is that you would not need a third party. However, perhaps
your UK operation do a study based upon PD0009: 1999, the compliance
workbook for PD0008?
Regards,
Reynold.
> I'm in the midst of a bit of an internal squabble in our firm. Our
company is a US-based consultancy and benefits outsourcing firm with
fairly extensive operations in the UK. We make considerable use of
imaging technology and are trying to expand the use of our existing
imaging platforms with offices recently acquired. These recently
acquired offices feel that in-house imaging is not permissible under
BSi PD0008:1999 and feel that it is essential to utilize a third party
contractor who also maintains images in escrow.
I can't see where they draw this conclusion from. I've read and re-read
the standard and feel that our existing imaging system fully meets the
standard.
Has anyone out there fought this battle?
Patrick Cunningham, CRM <
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