Gerry
I do know that El Gordino announced during PMQs yesterday that in light
of the HMRC fiasco (thanks for losing my bank details HMRC!!) he has
agreed to the ICO having pro-active audit powers, starting with central
govt and no doubt then being rolled out across the board.
I would assume the ICO are keeping quiet until they get something in
black and white (assuming it doesn't get lost in the Whitehall internal
mail system >:-))
Lee
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Sent: Thu 22 November 2007 15:11
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Subject: [data-protection] Commissioners - New Powers
Dear All,
Extract from GC Weekly:
"The Information Commissioner's Office has now been given the power to
make data protection spot checks without having to gain the prior
consent of organisations. But more money and extra resources are needed
if it is to make the full use of these powers and enforce when
necessary."
Have been in touch with the ICO and also checked their Press Releases -
nothing.
Everyone seems to know about these powers - but unable to point to any
recent documentation?
Anyone able to help out?
Gerry.
Newcastle University
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