In a message dated 19/11/2001 19:58:35 GMT Standard Time,
[log in to unmask] writes:
<< All this proves is that you have copies of such documents, not that the
person named on the document is you. Indeed, modern Birth Certificates
specifically say on them that they are *not* proof of identity. >>
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There is no legal requirement to prove beyond doubt that the requester is the
data subject, just that you take *reasonable* measures to ensure the SAR does
not go to the wrong person.
As an example, say a University gives each student a reference number which,
if quoted in normal circumstances, would identify the individual for the
usual administration purposes. If the Uni would answer normal queries based
on this ID number, why would they need any more than that for a subject
access request?
If a bank would be satisfied with account number, address, telephone number
and mother's maiden name for normal enquiries, why would they need a birth
certificate or driving licence for an SAR?
It's all a question of what is reasonable, if you require strong proof of ID
for an SAR then you also need it for normal enquiries and you should tighten
up your telephone disclosure policies.
Ian Buckland
MD
Keep IT Legal Ltd
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