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I think you will find that the staged implementation of Part V of the Police Act has been delayed alittle. The latest updates should be on their website http://www.crb.gov.uk/. Ian W -----Original Message----- From: This list is for those interested in Data Protection issues [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Chris Brogan Sent: 15 October 2001 11:43 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: DPA Acces To Criminal Records Group, It has been a long established practice with some companies that before employing an individual they would make them apply to the police for a copy of their criminal record. Documentation would be received by the data subject stating what he had or showing a clean sheet. This was then passed onto the employer. I seem to recollect that this was referred to as enforced access and that when Part V of the Police Act 1997 it would be unlawful under the data protection act. Can anyone tell me if this has been altered or whether Part V has been delayed. I am of the opinion that to operate such a system now would be an unlawful act. I am familiar with Criminal record Bureau and what it will provide. I await your comments. Regards Chris Brogan