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My understanding is that if it is in the public domain it will have been fairly obtained but you still have to condider fair processing. If you don't give the fair processing info because of disproportionate effort you have to record that (with reasons) Gail Waters > -----Original Message----- > From: Duncan Smith [SMTP:[log in to unmask]] > Sent: 24 January 2001 16:23 > To: [log in to unmask] > Subject: Information in the public domain > > I'm sure we have discussed this in the past, but I can not locate the > thread > in my archives. > > If I receive personal data from a third party, then as a data controller I > have obligations to inform the data subject of various 'fair processing' > bits 'n pieces. > > Notwithstanding the disproportionate effort arguments, does the fact that > the information I receive has been placed in the public domain by the data > subject have any bearing on my obligations as a data controller? > > This is of course linked to the use of 'directories for sale', D&B for > example and a host of others. > > Thanks, > > Duncan S Smith > Principal Consultant > > e-mail: [log in to unmask] > gsm: +44 (0)777 556 8180 > > Company Profiles > "The process of Improvement" > ---------------------------------------------------------------- > The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to > which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged > material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of, or > taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or > entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you > received > this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any > computer. > > This footnote confirms that this email message has been swept by Norton > Antivirus software for the presence of computer viruses. > > Company Profiles Huntingdon UK +44(0)1480 461671 > -----------------------------------------------------------------