They have to issue proceedings. They have the power to prosecute, not to
fine without prosecution.
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[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Tony Bowden
Sent: Monday, November 29, 2004 11:19 AM
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Subject: Re: [data-protection] DPA in the News
On Mon, Nov 29, 2004 at 10:39:48AM -0000, Tim Trent wrote:
> You see "chaotic" is what they are not. "Badly enforced" is what they
> are.
And again we get:
"Major funding problems mean that resources are stretched and compromises
have to be made."
What enforcement powers do they have? Can't they issue fines? Couldn't that
help solve the funding problems?
Tony
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