On Wed, 21 Sep 2011, Simon Howarth wrote:
> I refer to our colleague on here "Jethro R. Binks" - I thought that was
> a made a up name for months until it turned out he was a real person.
> Sorry Jethro!
Bah grumble :)
But my unusual (thanks mother) name illustrates why I pay a particular
interest in DP issues surrounding uniqueness of names and identity.
Thankfully, my DP involvement is very limited these days :).
Jethro.
(No smart commentary required from the esteemed Mr Cormack, thanks).
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Jethro R Binks, Network Manager,
Information Services Directorate, University Of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK
The University of Strathclyde is a charitable body, registered in
Scotland, number SC015263.
>
> I always advise that unless there are other reasons to refuse, then
> ignore (within reason) the name and provide the information. I think the
> ICO "advice" on this was not very helpful when it came out.
>
> Simon Howarth
>
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> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Broom, Doreen
> Sent: 21 September 2011 13:34
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> Subject: Re: [data-protection] Any Twitterers Out there? [UNCLASSIFIED]
>
> I note it says that it must be the individual's real name - how do you prove
> that as there is nothing in the Act about proving name. Obviously if they
> used Mickey Mouse then we can say that it is not a valid request. However
> if they used e.g. "John Smith" how can you turn that down?
> Doreen
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> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Healy, Susan
> Sent: 21 September 2011 12:53
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> Subject: Re: Any Twitterers Out there? [UNCLASSIFIED]
>
> Seeing that Twitter has come up, has anyone any experience in handling
> tweets as SARs or FOI requests? I see from ICO FAQs on the subject that some
> tweets might be valid requests - see
> http://www.ico.gov.uk/Global/faqs/freedom_of_information_for_organisations.a
> spx#f6942046F-B3F1-4C7D-BAE0-471DC99066E1 .
>
> Susan Healy
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> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Lawrence Serewicz
> Sent: 21 September 2011 10:24
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> Subject: Re: [data-protection] Any Twitterers Out there?
>
> Jonathan, thanks for the list. One of the challenges, with Twitter, is
> finding and following links that do not tweet very often. For example, one
> will find specialist lawyers who may tweet occasionally on specific cases,
> but not in general. For example Adam Wagner at UK Human rights blog.
> http://ukhumanrightsblog.com/
>
> Another good source, on twitter, are the journalists who specialize on
> privacy or information rights issues. I cannot think of any off the top of
> my head beyond Martin Rosenbaum as they often cover other topics.
>
> A final caveat, is that tweets can be eclectic and people, like me (for
> example), can tweet on a range of topics beyond data protection. :)
>
> Be sure to use the hashtag #dpa as that will help you track tweets and allow
> others to pick up your tweets on that topic.
>
> Best,
>
> Lawrence
> @lldzne :) (I tweet on a lot of topics unrelated to data protection. :)
>
> P.S. Most of all, have fun, it is a great resource with a lot of clever and
> knowledgeable people willing to share information.
>
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> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Baines, Jonathan
> Sent: 21 September 2011 09:50
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> Subject: Re: [data-protection] Any Twitterers Out there?
>
> @bainesy1969 ;-)
> @ActNowTraining
> @FOIManuk
> @tim2040
> @wightpie
> @ICONews
> @FOIMonkey
> @CampaignFOI
> @confirmordeny
> @lldzne
>
> With apologies for anyone I've ommitted who's on this list. Some are
> FOI-focused, but useful nonetheless
>
> Jonathan Baines
> Legal and Democratic Services
> Buckinghamshire County Council
> 01296 383681
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> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Simon Howarth
> Sent: Wednesday 21 September 2011 09:42
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> Subject: [data-protection] Any Twitterers Out there?
>
> After seeing some interesting tweets on a different subject, I have decided
> to join the ranks of Twitter in order to keep an eye on DP related tweets.
> Does anyone do this already and do you have any recommended individuals to
> follow, please?
>
> Thanks
>
> Simon Howarth
> @SSHowarth
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