In a message dated 19/02/04 09:59:29 GMT Standard Time,
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> If a person collects autographs as a hobby, could the domestic
> purposes exemption be applied?
>
> ie Personal data processed by an individual only for the purposes of that
> individual's personal, family or household affairs (including recreational
> purposes) are exempt...
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Why even look at this exemption? No processing takes place, the authograph
(not necessarily a signature, only an example of handwriting - sorry to be
pedantic) may not even be recognisable and it is unlikely to be held in a
structured filing system. As the judge said, it falls at the first hurdle.
Ian B
Ian Buckland
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