Just like to wish all on the list seasonal greetings and thanks to all who have participated in knowledgeshare via list debates.

With identity theft stories coming at as from all directions and the UK's ID card processes and Medical data consolidation continued media interest along with Heathrow Airport Biometrics for fast tracking passengers, 2007 could be an interesting year for increased public awareness of their rights as well as the postioning of Data Protection within organisations.

To aid promotion and awareness of Data Protection the EC with the CoE has also announced a Data Protection Day of 28th January 2007 (Sunday?).

http://www.coe.int/t/e/legal_affairs/legal_co-operation/data_protection/Default%20DP%20Day%2016-10-2006.asp

Cheers

David Wyatt

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