I confess I've never rung the ICO helpline. Do they provide a disclaimer, e.g. "This is not to be taken as advice. And could well be total drivel"?
Jon
> On 29 Sep 2015, at 09:32, Rowenna Fielding <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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> An interesting follow-up to this query: apparently the local NHS Board (former PCT) have stated that their policy is to decline to provide audit trails of records access in response to subject access requests (even where specifically requested) and that even if they were compelled to release the data,, they would redact staff names.
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> The Data Controller also reported that the ICO's helpline advised them that audit logs are not personal data! Not sure if this is "wishful hearing" or whether this is the official position of the ICO.....
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> R
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