That does not mean they have the right to withhold the reference from
the data subject. Is it the data subject that is asking for it?
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[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Arthur Howell
Sent: 19 September 2004 11:15
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: [data-protection] Job references - access through recipient
I was given to understand that the Data Subject could get access to job
references from the recipient.
Can anyone comment on the reply received from the recipient :-
Quote from reply: exemption to disclose of "qualified privilege" that
applies in law to employment references (See for example Spring v.
Guardian Assurance [1993] IRLR 122 CA).
and where can I get access to this case to read up.
Regards
Arthur
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