Is the PURPOSE fro which you are using the data for listed in your D.P registration???,have you specified that the data may be shared with these kinds of third party contractors, if so then that is o.k, for it is the purpose and disclosures we register, not the company.
Also do your students know that there information is being shared for this purpose?, under D.P Prinp 1, they have a right to know.
Remember if you are sharing information with third party contractors, it is your duty to make sure they know your requirements for handling your data, i.e it would be best if you had a WRITTEN policy to give them, so that they are aware of what they can and cannot do with the data. e.g they must endure that the data is kept secure at all times and not disclosed to any persons whom you have not specifically said. etc
Paula
>>> A Linford <[log in to unmask]> 12/06/01 10:17:12 >>>
Good Morning People....
I'm after confirmation from anyone that can help with regard to a current
question here at the University of East London.
Where a London Borough has contracted out it's work for the collection of
Council Tax and Benefits. Is the University allowed to release information
relating to Students even if the Third Party (in this case the Borough's
Contractor) is not listed in the University's Data Protection Registry?
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