I don't see that the mother has any
rights in this, as the child is over 18.
I wonder why you say the college
acted correctly? From the detail you have given there doesn't appear to
be any reason to disclose such information without the consent of the student.
An incentive scheme should surely be discussed first with the student being
offered the incentive, otherwise how would they know they were being
offered one? At which point the student gives permission for the information
to be passed between the LA and the college.
Hilary
Hilary Lawrenson, Data Protection Officer
National Probation Service - South Yorkshire
Head Office
45 Division Street
Sheffield, S1 4GE
Tel 0114 276 6911
Fax 0114 276 1967
I am in receipt of a letter from a (birth
as stated in the letter) mother regarding her concerns in the way the college
responded to a written letter from a London Council.
The Leaving Care Service of a London authority
wrote to the College in October 2006. Their letter details that an
incentive can be given to a child for a block of completed attendance.
The letter requests details of Course, Duration,
% attendance of student in question, Name of tutor.
The college responded by letter in January
to each of the requested items of information.
The student was 18 in August 2006
The letter from the mother states that the
college has without parent or student consent responded to a privacy breach
letter from the London Borough.
European Convention Human Rights Art 8 (1)
quoted by name.
The letter claims that the family are taking
the London Borough to court for damages. (No explanation) although it does
also state that a dispute exists over a claim of disability.
The letter claims that "illegal enquiries
(no court order/or written consent) are being made about my child, as next
of kin and birth mother as on college registration records"
"your actions, liaising with a rival
servant officers of a local authority and I will be considering the families
legal position, as all families have a right to privacy"
My first thoughts are that the College acted
correctly in providing the details, however I am looking into what verification
was undertaken by the College.
Opinions would be gratefully received.
Regards
Peter Selenic
DP and FOI Officer
Epping Forest College
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