I agree that the matter must be handled under the DPA because it was
effectively issued under it.
I agree that one is not "entitled" to extra information. My practical
experience is different, because in practice a good, service oriented
approach ensuring that you comply in all respects with the law tends to be a
better approach than a pure DPA response. So this is a tightrope to be
walked with care.
I view a conversation as reasonable provided Member Relations know what they
are doing. If not, then it can make a potentially awkward situation a bad
one.
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From: This list is for those interested in Data Protection issues
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Sent: 12 July 2005 12:22
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Subject: Re: [data-protection] Handling a SAR outside the Act
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Unless you need further information from them to help you identify what
information they are seeking, I would advise against asking them for
information about their request.
You are not entitled to it and it is likely to be seen as unhelpful.
Regards
Jim
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Science Park Telephone 024 7679 7452
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-----Original Message-----
From: Hodgetts, Jonathan
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Sent: 12 July 2005 12:17
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: [data-protection] Handling a SAR outside the Act
Sensitivity: Confidential
Tim,
Thank you for your reply. It is clear to me that the member intends for
this to be actioned under the Act in that they ask:
"I would like to make a "Subject Access Request" under section 7(1) of the
1998 Data Protection Act. Please could you provide me with complete
disclosure of any information concerning me (if you have any) that I am
entitled to view under the provision of the aforementioned act."
I think my main concern is should we be contacting the member to ask the
reason for their SAR, or could this be considered intrusive to their
privacy?
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