In message <[log in to unmask]>, at 08:42:22
on Wed, 22 Dec 2004, Turner8 <[log in to unmask]> writes
>The policy here in MoD has always been to allow people access to their
>files, even though there is no right through DPA (post-Durrant).
>
>However, if you do not allow people access to their files now there is no
>reason to expect any change when FOI comes in. Under FOI there is a specific
>exemption from all DPA principles for personnel matters.
When you say there's an exemption from DPA, do you mean that an FOI
request for personnel matters can be fulfilled, even though it would
have been a DPA offence in the absence of the exemption?
--
Roland Perry
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