I'd suggest you use a secure site (via https) - otherwise all the inputs will be sent all over the Internet in clear text, visible to many folk. In my opinion that would easily breach the 7th principle. Tim -- Tim M. Wright Director - Technology Audit Charles Schwab Europe Tel: +44 190 852 7793 Mobile: +44 7932 669 074 Fax: +44 190 852 7593 -----Original Message----- From: Morton, Alison [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: 29 January 2001 10:49 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: External Web Site - Submission of Complaints We are currently looking at providing an external web site where members of the public/staff will be able to sumit complaints. Obviously as we are a health care trust, these submissions may contain some sensitive data. The information provided will only be accessed by a restricted number of people and be password protected. We intend putting a statement such as "The information you are submitting to this website will only be accessed by the necessary personnel in order to deal with your complaint. This information will not be used for any other purpose. By clicking on the "submit" button, you are consenting to this information being held by the Trust ." Are there any data protection issues with this type of complaint handling? Alison Morton