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Doreen, For what it's worth, the following is the official view of the Scottish Executive on the role(s) (Taken from An open Scotland 6.11)..... "In summary, it is proposed that most personal information will be excluded from the provisions of the Scottish Freedom of Information legislation. The majority of applications for personal information will be handled under the Data Protection Act 1998 and will therefore be subject to enforcement by the Data Protection Registrar (or the UK Information Commissioner when the roles are combined). We would expect that where issues at the appeal stage relate to the protection of personal information, the Scottish Information Commissioner would liaise with the Data Protection Registrar/UK Information Commissioner. We will consider the most practical means to ensure that such liaison would be carried out effectively." ?!?!? Peter Peter Wilson Data Protection Officer University of Paisley >>> "Broom, Doreen" <[log in to unmask]> 02/01/01 01:38pm >>> I believe we will be getting an Information Commissioner but as in England I think they should have a dual purpose to include Data Protection as well. As I have said on previous occasions, Scottish Law differs in many ways to England and Wales especially in relation to Social Work (Social Services in England & Wales) and Education. The ODPC cannot advise on the interpretation of the Education/Social Work part for Scotland - that is not part of their remit. I am still awaiting documentation from the Scottish Office re. Social Work. Doreen Broom Data Administrator Scottish Borders Council Council HQ Newtown St.Boswells Melrose Borders TD6 0SA Tel: 01835 824000 > -----Original Message----- > From: Ruddy, Patricia [SMTP:[log in to unmask]] > Sent: 01 February 2001 12:47 > To: [log in to unmask] > Subject: Information Commissioner for Scotland? > > Does anyone know whether the newly styled 'Information Commissioner' can > be > referred to as such in Scotland? Whilst Data Protection is a reserved UK > matter, FOI has been devolved to the Scottish Parliament. Scottish > Executive are still drafting an FOI bill for Scotland. Any ideas? > > Trish > > Patricia Ruddy > ISSG > Tel: 0131 551 8359 > Fax: 0131 551 8495 > ISD Web site: http://www.show.scot.nhs.uk/isd/index.htm > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Common Services Agency Disclaimer > > The information contained in this message may be confidential > or legally privileged and is intended for the addressee only. > If you have received this message in error or there are any > problems please notify the originator immediately. > The unauthorised use, disclosure, copying or alteration of this > message is strictly forbidden. > _________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ This e-mail is privileged, confidential and subject to copyright. Any unauthorised use or disclosure of its contents is prohibited. The views expressed in this communication may not necessarily be the views held by the Scottish Borders Council. _________________________________________________________________ Legal disclaimer -------------------------- The information transmitted is the property of the University of Paisley and is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Statements and opinions expressed in this e-mail may not represent those of the company. Any review, retransmission, dissemination and other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender immediately and delete the material from any computer. --------------------------