In a message dated 23/07/04 15:43:21 GMT Daylight Time,
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> Surely the whole point is that someone may suspect that they have been
> wronged in some way, but may not have the evidence to support that suspicion, and
> submitting a SAR, either directly or through a solicitor, is one of the few
> mechanisms they have of getting that evidence.
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But the judges in the Durant appeal specifically said that people should not
use SARs as a way of getting info for litigation purposes. They said the only
reason we have a right to see the information is to establish whether our
privacy has been breached. No mention of accuracy, fair/lawful processing,
retention, etc. One judge apparently said to another when asked by counsel about
the other 7 Principles "do we have to consider them?"
No wonder the EC is investigating whether the UK's law adequately reflects
the Directive. However the IC still says he is happy with the decision in
Durant.
Ian B
Ian Buckland
Managing Director
Keep IT Legal Ltd
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