I know you're trying to be provocative with the extreme nature of your
"hypothetical" case, which I think is good in the sense that I believe
it livens up what might be an otherwise dull topic. However, my
comments do only relate to the details of this actual case. In your
hypothetical case, there is clearly considerable damage which could
result not only to myself but to other third parties. Of course, being
the nicely-brought-up-soon-to-married young(ish) lady that I am, I
couldn't possibly imagine myself in the scenario you have painted!!!
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[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Tim Trent
Sent: 10 May 2004 16:26
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Subject: Re: [data-protection] Publiction of Sickness Record
OK, now to put this into perspective, what if this hypothetical
disciplinary
case had involved accusations of a same gender sexual relationship
consummated on the desk in the office, and it was revealed that one of
you
were HIV+ and that you were deceiving your partner in a regular
heterosexual
relationship (Now look, this is MADE UP, ok? It is NOT true. No
rumours
may start from here) How happy would you be then to have this made
public?
This is as controversial as I can be on a Monday, gang!
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[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Carter, Antoinette
(CCM)
Sent: Monday, May 10, 2004 4:15 PM
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Subject: Re: [data-protection] Publiction of Sickness Record
I think if details of a disciplinary case against me had significantly
affected the lives of x million Londoners, I would accept that it was in
the
public interest for them to know about it. So I can put my hand on
heart
and say that I could answer your deciding question in the positive.
We're
also assuming that this information was made available to the Press
without
the consent of the individual concerned. I've certainly not seen any
details in the press that a complaint has been made by either the
individual
concerned or his Union in relation to infringement of his data
protection
rights.
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[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Cashmore, Stuart
Sent: 10 May 2004 15:56
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Subject: Re: [data-protection] Publiction of Sickness Record
Ummm... not sure I agree, even though I was one of the thousands who
suffered.
I think I would apply the simple test that I find particularly effective
when dealing with difficult colleagues who are arguing about
restrictions
the company's DP manager and I sometimes have to apply to the proposed
use
of data. The test consists of one question: "Would you be happy for data
about YOU to be treated in this way?".
Stuart
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From: Carter, Antoinette (CCM)
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Sent: 10 May 2004 15:21
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Subject: Re: Publiction of Sickness Record
I would say the exemption for "journalistic purposes" would have
applied.
After all it was partly thanks to this guy's case that whole sections of
the
London Underground came to a grinding halt (even more so than usual) so
I
think you could certainly argue that the public had a right to know the
details of the case. But in light of Naomi Campbell's verdict last
week,
who knows what the law is this week as opposed to last!!
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Sent: 10 May 2004 13:59
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Subject: [data-protection] Publiction of Sickness Record
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Hi all
Just happened on this one..surely a clear breach of the DP Act.......
http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/articles/10671365?source=PA
Doreen
Doreen Broom
Access to Information Officer
Scottish Borders Council
Tel: 01835 826516
Fax: 01835 825041
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