In any franchise business the Franchisor and the Franchisee are each data
controllers in their own right whether either also acts as a data processor
for the other(s) or not.
The privacy notice should be a part of the franchisor's policy and franchise
"image" and a part of the contract with the franchisee. It should be the
franchisor's policy modified with the franchisee's details where relevant
Linking to websites within the franchise calls for the surfer to be made
aware when they have moved to another business entity. Inside a franchise
image this will be unclear unless specific notification is given
If this is MLM rather than a true franchise it will get out of control very
fast
Tim Trent - Consultant
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From: This list is for those interested in Data Protection issues
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of KAREN SADLER
Sent: 27 January 2005 15:21
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Subject: [data-protection] franchise business
This is fairly new to me, so an 'idiots' guide would be helpful!
The business is a trading network ; namely the business has a network of
franchisees, who recruit members. These members (also businesses of all
types) pay a fee to be part of the network, and seeks services through a
directory, then can 'trade' services at discounted rates. All data (which
is failry limited) is secured by franchisees and is held by the business on
a database; Members can view the data to enable them to seek and initiate
business with other members.
Can you give quick advice on the DP considerations?
1. what role does the franchisee play here? joint controller? or processor?
other?
2. what privacy notice should members see?
3 can the directory allow a link through to the members individual websites?
what are the DP considerations here?
4. any other critical observations?
thanks
Karen
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