I've been asked about the possibility of the Council sending out 18th
birthday cards encouraging people to use their vote (as some councils
already do). Whilst this is undoubtedly in the public interest, is it
legal under the DPA?
People haven't been asked for their consent to being approached in this way
but is consent needed or would it be allowed under Schedule 2(5)(d)?
For the first time this year, nationality is being collected on A forms.
Would a similar exercise using that data to encourage people of particular
nationalities to use the vote be legal?
Graham
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