Hello,
I hope this question hasn't been asked too many times before - I couldn't
find anything in the archive.
I have heard that when the new FOA comes in, the way that it modified the
1998 DPA could have some serious repercussions for Special Collections and
archives - apparently we could become liable if material that we hold (and
have allowed readers to access)comes into the public domain and causes
distress to living individuals. I have been able to find out surprisingly
little about this considering the major impact it would have on many
archives. Have I got the wrong end of the stick (or the wrong stick
altogether)?
What I would like to know is
a) Where in the legislation is this change, and what is its precise nature?
b) What are other institutions planning to do about it?
I'll admit to a not-entirely professional interest here - I'm also studying
for an MSc in Information Studies, and would like to write an essay on the
issue if I can find enough data
Thanking you in advance
Sarah George
Special Collections Assistant
University of Leeds
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