It's not a DP issue but yes, it does make access far easier.
What are the reasons to change the current system?
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Subject: [data-protection] Crematorium Records
Hi,
Our Crematorium manager is wanting to publish the Crematorium Register
on our website.
These records would show the following details of the deceased -
Full Name
Age
Address
Marital Status
Occupation
Date of Death
Date of cremation
Where death was registered
What happened to the ashes.
I know the DPA does not apply to 'deceased individuals' and that the
Crematorium Register is already a public document.
However I have something nagging at me that publishing their marital
status and address could lead to a small minority of unscrupulous people
to start contacting the widow/widower. They could do this by looking at
the physical register but that could involve a fee and more effort.
Publishing this on the internet make it easier for these people.
Am I being too cautious?
Comments welcome.
Thanks
Steve
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