Examination scripts are exempt from subject access under the Data Protection Act
1998 so that is not a consideration.
>
> >We have recently been discussing the pros and cons of returning examination
> >scripts to students. I would like to know what other institutions think of
> >this, and if you give scripts back, how do you go about it, particularly in
> >view of the need to have scripts for Exam Boards. And how do you deal with
> >the requirements of QAA visits and the like, who usually want to see a
> >fairly extensive sampling of work, often from the previous year and earlier
> >(depending when in the year the visit takes place)?
>
> >I will be happy to prepare a digest of responses for those interested.
>
> >Many thanks.
>
> >Jenny
>
> We have actively discussed this but decided against it. Since determinig a
> result is not always a matter of simple arithmentic. However I think it needs
> to be looked at again because of the extension of 'data protection' to paper
> records. I woudl be interested in other views too.
>
>
>
> >Jenny Stubbings
> >Assistant Registrar: Quality Support
> >King Alfred's College, Winchester
> >01792 827388
>
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Dennis Barrington-Light
Head of Student Records and Statistics
University of Cambridge, 10 Peas Hill, Cambridge CB2 3PN
Tel: 01223-332303 (Direct line) Fax: 01223-331200
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