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Schedules 2 and 3 say things like "necessary for xxxx"
Its in that context
C
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Pounder Chris on 26 March 2004 at 12:09 said:-
> .... no value judgments.
> Always answer basic questions such as:.......
> Why is it necessary?
"Why is it necessary" - That sounds like a value judgement requirement
which is likely to reflect the values of the social group the opinion is
made from within?
The DPA and some other pieces of legislation necessarily accommodate a
variety of values, if they did not things could become very structured,
and strictly hierarchical.
Clearly all decisions need to be made within the framework of the DPA,
but that does seem to allow for diverse perspectives, and facilitates
many values which those various perspectives incorporate. From that
viewpoint it would therefore seem important to retain as loose a
framework of interpretation and implementation as possible, otherwise
many social groups and their members could end up being excluded.
This group seems to benefit immensely from the open and diverse
viewpoints aired about the subject matter - each of which will be valid
in its own context; The ongoing open and free debates seem to be the
important issue in gaining a broader understanding amongst DP
professionals. Being silent does not progress matters for any social
group, unless of course there is a commercial reason for that silence.
A situation could arise where there would be no flexibility left for
organisations to use in facilitating change, or individuals for privacy
purposes if tightly focused interpretations are constantly put in place.
Gosh, could this be Durant all over again!
Ian W
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