I have looked at this area too and I err towards the view that unless there
is due cause for sharing then it's down to sharing on an individual basis.
My view on section 12 of the Children's Act is that whilst there is
provision for Information Databases, there is nothing that says that
information *must* be shared under the Act, save for the Secretary of State
ordering such.
It may be that information of a fully anonymised nature could be shared so
long as that information may not be further matched with other datasets to
obtain individual details...
Simon Howarth.
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[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Graham Hadfield
Sent: 03 May 2005 13:56
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Subject: Re: [data-protection] Information Sharing and Assessment
This question has arisen at Redcar & Cleveland and, no doubt, other
authorities. It has been suggested (not just here) that ISA databases can be
built up from one or more databases already maintained by local authorities.
My own view is that any data sharing must be on an individual basis with
justification based on one or more of the Schedule 2/Schedule 3 conditions.
However, colleagues have suggested that Section 12 of the Children Act 2004
might allow mass migration (though I'm unaware of any regulations made as
yet).
If regulations are made under S12 I suspect that challenges from parents
might follow.
Regards,
Graham
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