Ian
Good point. I should know by now that with DPA issues you must read the
detail thoroughly first before jumping in.
Perhaps it was a pre 98 advert. (grasping at straws)
David W
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From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 11 February 2001 09:23
To: [log in to unmask]
Cc: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Computer decommissioning
In a message dated 10/02/2001 20:56:51 GMT Standard Time,
[log in to unmask] writes:
<< Its feasible that they can be structured simply as a processor and not
need
a registration? >>
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Possible, but then their advert would say "we can meet any security contract
term" rather than "registered under data protection".
If the machines are sold to the company, with them giving a guarantee that
they will wipe them clean (of programs as well as data) then they are
controllers and the seller's registration will include them as a disclosure.
If the possession does not pass to them until the contract to remove the
data
has been completed they could, theoretically, just be data processors.
Beware. Some program licences do not allow you to sell (or pass) on, so you
might have to remove those yourselves before letting them go.
Ian B
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