From: Carolyn Howard <[log in to unmask]>
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Subject: Vexatious SARs
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Date sent: Fri, 23 Jul 2004 10:03:29 +0100
Peter Lane wrote ".......George Gardiner of law firm Gardiner & Co
supported the court's decision. "There has been a huge increase in
vexatious data subject requests as a prelude to litigation, but now
these individuals have to look elsewhere for their disputes," he said.
Somewhat bizarre then that most of the "vexatious" SAR's I receive
are
from law firms and solicitors (on behalf of their clients) or from
individuals who have been advised by law firms and solicitors to
obtain information as a platform for litigation !!!! - I hasten to add
however that of course not all law firms and solicitors carry on as
described.......... Friday looming......."
Seems perfectly reasonable to me that a lawyer should advise
their client of their rights under the law. Indeed it would be
negligent of them not to. And of course an SAR might
establish that there is no basis for litigation, which will save costs
on both sides. Carolyn Howard Solicitor Leicester City Council
Carolyn Howard
Solicitor
Leicester City Council
(available Tuesdays & Thursdays)
tel. 0116 252 6498
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