ditto my experience as well and a search on the web site produced ZERO
so I have also emailed them
watch this space!
Sally Justice
Smith, Tony wrote:
>Yes, and I have just telephoned the number at the bottom to order a copy and you go through several, if you want "a" press 1, if you want "b" press 2 etc. I think that after pressing several 1s and 2s that I got the right extension but am not sure as I didn't reach a real person. Have we got a "virtual" info. commissioner, or is it just Friday?
>
>Tony
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Ian Welton [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>Sent: 16 July 2004 09:16
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Re: Leaflet
>
>
>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
>
>
>
>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: This list is for those interested in Data Protection
>>issues [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of
>>Smith, Tony
>>Sent: 16 July 2004 09:04
>>To: [log in to unmask]
>>Subject: FW: Leaflet
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>>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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