I would not consider this a DP issue.
Any counter argument should be met with the same response. Those are the rules, that is not your computer and you are not entitled to anything of the sort.
Whether people bend it is up to them, but it's also easy to put a blanket ban on personal use and to be proactive in advising against hybrid emails which mix business with pleasure (which sometimes are a DP issue, but for different reasons).
Ian
From: This list is for those interested in Data Protection issues [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Lawrence Serewicz
Sent: 29 March 2011 13:13
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Subject: [data-protection] Personal Images on work computers (Does this contravene more than the DPA?)
Dear All,
The recent discussion on inappropriate images has raised some discussions between colleagues on whether any personal photographs (i.e. non-work related) should be stored at work.
With the summer holidays, people will often come back with photos or even videos of their holidays that they want to share with colleagues. Often this can be a couple of digital pictures shared within a team.
I was wondering how others on the list dissuade people from this behaviour? The counter argument is that a few holiday photos "does not harm anyone", "these are my photos", "I am entitled to some personal space at work" "what is the harm of my personal screen saver?"
I was thinking of an awareness campaign around DPA in that by uploading personal images, their own or of others, onto a Council computer they are, in effect, making the Council the Data Controller. In doing so, the Council could be in breach of the DPA for not collecting the information fairly or lawfully and being unable to control how it is processed, how long it is retained, and whether it is shared. In sum, I would think that by doing this the officer could have breached all the principles except for the Eight. :)
What other legislation would cover this type of behaviour? Is this using a sledgehammer to crack a walnut so I should be looking at other ways to modify that behaviour?
Any thoughts or advice on how you approach this issue would be appreciated.
Best,
Lawrence
Principal Information Management Officer
Durham County Council
Room 4/140
County Hall
County Durham
DH1 5UF
0191-372-8371
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