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Can someone give me some advice regarding subject access rights. A case has arisen whereby x individual has requested copies of all information relating to his work from our personnel department. He wants to see all information that we hold. Can I please ask. Is all data captured both manual and computerised for the total period of his employment or just new data that was added to the files after the 24th October? Will we benefit from the transitional provisions relating to processing already underway before 24th October 1998 and therefore, do not have to disclose information held on manual records prior to this date should we not wish to do so. We are also no sure as to the fee that should be charged for the amount of work involved. There may be substantial copying as the files relate to a period from 1971 to March 2000. We feel the fee should be proportionate to the amount of work/time involved. The information we hold includes personal references which were used to assist us in choosing him as a suitable employee. The individual involved was made redundant but has decided to pursue the matter at tribunal. We hold no information which would support his case for unfair dismissal. We do not hold information which we feel should not be disclosed. I look forward to hearing your comments. J N Turnbull ([log in to unmask]) Student Finance and Data Protection Compliance Officer Chester College of Higher Education The views expressed are those of the individual and not necessarily those of the college, unless stated otherwise. %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%