I can see both sides to this. There is the argument that "Accounts Clerk"
is not personal data.
But "Accounts Clerk between Oct 78 and Jul 93" becomes uniquely personally
identifying.
I come down in favour of the argument that a CV, even anonymised, is
personal data. I would not supply this data, and I would be prepared to
argue my case.
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[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Simon Howarth (WSL)
Sent: 12 July 2005 15:37
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Subject: Re: [data-protection] Interesting query regarding CVs
I would say that the CV's are personal data. If a person requests
information that they can then use with other data to match a living
individual then the data are personal. Therefore a CV saying that a person
was "Systems Manager of Acme Ltd, 1984 - 1991" should be treated as personal
data as almost anyone with a bit of digging could identify this individual.
All I can say is that if it was my CV you were giving out with or without my
name and address I would be complaining to the ICO in the strongest possible
terms!
Simon Howarth.
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[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Paula owen
Sent: 12 July 2005 11:30
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Subject: [data-protection] Interesting query regarding CVs
Hello list members
A (rare) interesting DP issue has popped up that I'd like to share with the
group.
This came up as intially as a speculative FOI enquiry but the interesting
issue is potentially a DP one.
Scenario as follows:
A failed candidate for a job (he had one interview but was not asked back
for a second and final one), wrote in to us, and asked for, and I quote:
" Please accept this request under the FOI legislation I wish to see all the
records associated with the above appointment. I don't need names or
addresses."
Now, although it isn't totally clear exactly what he is after, given he has
mentioned that 'names and addresses are not required', I am assuming that,
at least in part, he wants to see the CVs/application forms of the other
candidates.
My immediate reaction was that this is personal data and hence has an
absolute exemption under FOI anyway. But then I thought some more about
whether CVs/app forms would be considered personal if all personal details
were removed from them??
Obviously, in some cases where there is a 'publications section' to a CV you
could work out who the person was to a large degree, but otherwise, is it
personal data?? EG if you knew someone was 'PR manager' for Acme limited
between 2002-2004, you could potentially find out who it is???
My gut feeling is ,'yes of course it still is', but it would be interesting
to hear what other group members think. And if they think it isn't personal
data, would they be happy to release all these CVs/app forms under an FOI
enquiry.
I don't think this issue has been discussed before, so hopefully it will
spark off some interesting debates
Cheers
Paula
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