In a message dated 04/11/2001 17:24:54 GMT Standard Time, [log in to unmask] writes: << In short his behaviour is as though he is shutting out the world. One might suggest that such behaviour may be caused by something deeply "wrong" in the home environment. This could be anything on a scale starting at "Simply no time for Fred at all" through physical abuse to sexual abuse. >> ------ It could also be autism and absolutely nothing to do with the father. If the report was factual, with no inferences, assumptions or conjecture, there should be no problems. If people make accusations rather than voice concerns, they should be held accountable. Having said that, third party identifiers can be withheld from subject access requests when there is peoper justification for doing so - such as to protect the physical well-being of the third party. Ian Buckland MD Keep IT Legal Ltd Please Note: The information contained in this document does not replace or negate the need for proper legal advice and/or representation. It is essential that you do not rely upon any advice given without contacting your solicitor. If you need further explanation of any points raised please contact Keep I.T. Legal Ltd at the address below: 55 Curbar Curve Inkersall, Chesterfield Derbyshire S43 3HP (Reg 3822335) Tel: 01246 473999 Fax: 01246 470742 E-mail: [log in to unmask] Website: www.keepitlegal.co.uk ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ 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! ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^