Smith, Tony on 16 July 2004 at 09:04 circulated regarding part of the ICO's
new DP guidance strategy:-
> Launch of new comic book makes data protection easy for everyone
This should be a really good thing which will benefit many and increase the
general awareness of DP.
> Published in a clear and accessible format
A pity the ICO'S web site is not clear and accessible or fully functioning
with the information on it easily available for everyone in the same manner
6 months on.
Ian W
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> > DATA PROTECTION
> >
> > Launch of new comic book makes data protection easy for everyone
> > Practical guidelines on how people can protect their
> personal privacy have been published by the Information
> Commissioner> '> s Office. Accredited by the Plain English
> Campaign, the guidelines have been produced in the format of
> a lively comic book to provide people across the country
> including those with literacy difficulties with essential
> information about their rights under the Data Protection Act 1998.
> >
> > Published in a clear and accessible format the A4 booklet >
> "> How to manage your personal information under the Data
> Protection Act> "> covers issues such as:
> > *> What is personal information?
> > *> How to access your personal information
> > *> Who can hold this information
> > *> What can happen if information is wrong or used for a
> wrong purpose
> > *> How to change incorrect information
> > *> How to deal with junk mail and telesales
> >
> > Commenting on the booklet Richard Thomas, Information
> Commissioner, said: > "> Incorrect personal information can
> have dramatic effects on people> '> s lives, for example
> being turned down for a loan or a job as a result. Everyone
> has the right to
> > change any incorrect information held on them and to know
> exactly who holds this information.
> >
> > "> I hope that people will find the straightforward advice
> useful and that it encourages individuals to take more care
> and control of their personal information. > ">
> > The booklet has also been designed with the needs of those
> with literacy difficulties in mind. The ICO followed
> guidelines on accessibility provided by the British Dyslexic
> Association and Mencap to ensure that the guide is in the
> appropriate format and
> > language.
> >
> > The leaflet is available free of charge by calling 01625 545 745.
> >
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