Jonathan - you may already have considered the Guidelines for UK Government Call Centres and Authentication Framework, if not they are available at:- http://www.e-envoy.gov.uk/publications/frameworks_index.htm regards Su Goulding Data Protection Analyst tel: 020 7330 3491 mobile: 07767 674376 [log in to unmask] -----Original Message----- From: Jonathan Silverman [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Thursday, November 08, 2001 11:19 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Verification procedures for call centres Hello all I am currently putting together some information for a call centre regarding processes for any disclosure to 'members of the public' calling for information. This may relate to circumstances where they want to check on status, amend details, check on which address information has been sent to, the time and location of an event etc. Can anyone point me towards a solid verification procedure to validate the identity of the caller to ensure we maximise customer satisfaction but minimise the security risk of disclosure? Naturally, I understand that the more sensitive the data and the higher the likelihood of damage and distress, the tighter the verification must be. However, I would be really grateful for any tried and tested procedures. Regards Jonathan ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ If you wish to leave this list please send the command leave data-protection to [log in to unmask] All user commands can be found at : - www.jiscmail.ac.uk/user-manual/summary-user-commands.htm all commands go to [log in to unmask] not the list please! ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ====================================================================== This email is confidential and may also be privileged. If you are not the intended recipient please notify us immediately by telephoning +44 (20) 7330 3000 and requesting the IT Helpdesk. You should not copy it or use it for any purpose nor disclose its contents to any other person. Allen & Overy One New Change London EC4M 9QQ Tel:+44 (20) 7330 3000 Fax: +44 (20) 7330 9999 General Email: [log in to unmask] www: http://www.allenovery.com Allen & Overy is a solicitors' partnership. A list of the names of partners and their professional qualifications is open to inspection at the above office. The partners are either solicitors or registered foreign lawyers. ====================================================================== ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ If you wish to leave this list please send the command leave data-protection to [log in to unmask] All user commands can be found at : - www.jiscmail.ac.uk/user-manual/summary-user-commands.htm all commands go to [log in to unmask] not the list please! ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^