Dear Arthur,
As far as DPA is concerned it only relates to a living individual, therefore
if the person in question is deceased, then they do not have any legal
rights under DPA.....though this does not mean that they do not have rights
under some other legislation.
Take care
Sukhvinder
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From: Arthur Howell [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 08 May 2003 15:01
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: [data-protection] Deceased person
This is just outside the DP Act but I would welcome any comments or
guidance.
A relative of a deceased person has requested copies of the Social
Services file - should we supply ? should we edit? Should we insist on a
court order?
My initial concern is the distress the contents may cause along with
subsequent legal actions for whatever reasons plus all the normal DP
problems of disclosure (3rd party etc)..
Anybody dealt with this before?
Thanks
Arthur
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