Thanks to Ian for pointing me to where this has come from; a ODPM
project PARSOL.
At http://www.parsol.gov.uk/products/2_2_toolkits/spo25/spo25_2.1.html
Q3 there is an interesting, if somewhat confused, statement. This
includes a reference to a guidance document from OIC (but says that is
under review). That document suggests that publishing on a website is
fine unless the person concerned objects when it should be withheld (I
simplify).
Given that planning applications are inherently public and subject to
public comment and objection, I find it difficult to see why people
should be permitted to withdraw from the web publication of their
identity. I can, after all, just go to the Council offices and see the
full register if I want - That is a statutory right.
It is interesting that the guidance above suggests something a bit
different from the message which Ian has got? (Their website appears
not to have a search so I have had to google this and may not have
picked up the same things as Ian.) Or are they suggesting that the
revised OIC guidance (not reflected in the document I found) now
suggests that they can publish without consent?
Regards
Jim
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Subject: [data-protection] Opinions sought - Planning Applications
Dear All
I know this is an education site but I would like your personal opinions
on the following before I make representations to the ICO.
There is new guidance available to local authorities which suggests that
thay should be placing planning applicants' names and addresses on their
websites without the consent of the individual. In other words, if you
want an extension to your home or an adaptation for disabled access the
council will make those details available wordwide. Likewise if you
want to object to someone's plans.
What do you think?
Ian B
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