Another determining factor in translating yourself, is that you run the
risk of misinterpretation in the new language and all the problems that
might bring. By providing just the English originals you leave it up to
the individual to get their own interpretation of what the English words
meant.
Chris Tinsley MSc
Wiltshire County Council
01225 713644
Information is the key
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[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of David Hirst
Sent: 30 April 2008 19:08
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Subject: Re: [data-protection] Accessable formats
Cost can be a factor in determining what constitutes 'disproportionate
effort' in the course of producing the material in written form. My
point, poorly made, being that if the cost is high in presenting it
translated into a foreign language, might it not be justifiable for the
data controller to provide the data in the format in which it is kept
and let the data subject get it translated themselves?
David Hirst
Head of Legal Services
University of Sunderland
Broom, Doreen wrote:
There are no limits relating to costs under DP.
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issues [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of David Hirst
Sent: 30 April 2008 14:37
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Subject: Re: Accessable formats
From a practical viewpoint there may also be a cost argument in
that you would need to obtain an expert translation to be certain that
there were no mistransaltions and therefore no misunderstandings. I
guess that your authority may not necessarily have such an expert on
your staff.
David Hirst,
Head of Legal Services,
University of Sunderland
Peter Mead wrote:
Dear Tom
A Local authority may have a more general legal
requirement to provide
information in an appropriate language. I would agree
that the DPA itself
would be satisfied by supplying it in English. After all
you are holding it
in English, and the DPA gives individuals the right to
see information that
you hold about them.....
Hope this is of use.
Peter Mead
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simon howarth
Sent: 30 April 2008 11:45
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Subject: Re: [data-protection] Accessable formats
I am speaking without checking (never a good idea), but
the FOI requirements
are that a request is legitimate in
any language, however the response can be limited to
English. I am not sure
about the DPA, would suggest that the
same applies. In which case you have discharged your
obligations.
Simon Howarth
Quoting Tim Trent <[log in to unmask]>
<mailto:[log in to unmask]> :
This is a point to ask the UKIC helpline for
advice. My take would be
that you have offered the information in an
intelligible format and that
language translation is not your responsibility
unless you have a policy
elsewhere to do so
Tom Devenish wrote:
Hi All,
I have processed a subject access
request from a parent of children
receiving services from the authority.
I have today received a further
letter from the parent asking for the
information to be translated into
a
the parents first language (somali).
I understand the Act say we must make
make information accessable,
however
to what extent do we go? or not?
I woulld e interested in your thoughts?
Many Thanks,
Tom
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