Their comments are complete nonsense, IMO.
Of COURSE they can disclose to Mr Clarkson the details. There is a
particular exemption "prevention and detection of crime".
What they mean is they don't want to, unless compelled.
Which Mr Clarkson could do. (Norwich Pharmacal order), but he'd have to
pay their (and his own) costs, which make it impractical for £500.
[log in to unmask] wrote:
> What the comment MIGHT mean is that that they cannot disclose *to Mr
> Clarkson* the name of the person who did it, because there wouldn't be
> an appropriate purpose for processing such data for Mr Clarkson, but if
> the police asked, they would reveal the information because that would
> be for the purpose of detection of crime.
>
> Anyway, I too am delighted that smug Mr Clarkson has lost 500 pounds,
> though it would have been even better if it had gone to that
> organisation that lobbies for reduced speed limits on the roads.
>
> Charles
>
>
>
>
> Professor Charles Oppenheim
> Head
> Department of Information Science
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> Loughborough
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> *From:* This list is for those interested in Data Protection issues
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] *On Behalf Of *Lawrence Serewicz
> *Sent:* 07 January 2008 17:53
> *To:* [log in to unmask]
> *Subject:* Re: Jeremy Clarkson comments
>
>
> I hope that the following statement from the article is incorrect.
>
> "The bank cannot find out who did this because of the Data Protection
> Act and they cannot stop it from happening again.
>
>
>
>
> Is this not an example of using the data protection act for the wrong
> reasons? In other words, if someone were to perpetuate a fraud, take my
> identity, then surely the bank would be able to tell me who is taking
> money out of my account.
>
> I understand in Mr. Clarkson's case he set himself up for this
> situation, but how is this different from someone dumpster diving and
> getting the necessary details?
>
> I think that the claim that the information cannot be released because
> of data protection is wholly misguided. For example, if a bank
> employee sets up the direct debit based upon having access to your
> account surely it can be revealed without concern for "Data Protection."
>
> Hoping to be proven wrong.
>
> Best,
>
> Lawrence
>
>
> Lawrence W. Serewicz
> Policy and Partnership Manager
> Corporate Development Unit
> Wear Valley District Council
> 01388-761-985
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>
> *"Ward, Ciaran" <[log in to unmask]>*
> Sent by: This list is for those interested in Data Protection issues
> <[log in to unmask]>
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> 07/01/2008 17:11
> Please respond to
> "Ward, Ciaran" <[log in to unmask]>
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> Re: [data-protection] Jeremy Clarkson comments
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> An interesting (not to mention amusing) piece which brings to public
> attention the importance of data protection. And it couldn't have
> happened a more smugly irritating individual.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: This list is for those interested in Data Protection issues
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Clare Watts
> Sent: 07 January 2008 16:53
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: [data-protection] Jeremy Clarkson comments
>
> Hi, you've probably all already received this but if not, its worth a
> read:
>
>
> http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7174760.stm
>
>
> Regards,
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>
> Clare
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