I've received a request from an unsuccessful internal applicant for a
post within my organisation to be sent copies of all records and notes
relating to the job interview, including the interview scoring record.
My initial thought was that the information would be admissible under s.
7 of the DPA relating to the data subject's rights of access. The
interview notes would constitute the "sole basis for any decision
significantly affecting him, to be informed by the data controller of
the logic involved in that decision-taking".
However, I then realized that under Sch. 7 (miscellaneous exemptions)
that this data could be exempt from s. 7 as it could be interpreted as a
reference given in confidence by the data controller for the purposes of
"the appointment or prospective appointment, of the data subject to any
office".
My interpretation would be that the interview notes wouldn't constitute
such a reference - as this is generally implied to be a communication
from one employer to another, rather than information processed during
the course of an interview.
It is therefore my opinion that the interview notes and records should
be released under s7.
Does anyone have any thoughts on this?
Many thanks.
Ciaran Ward - Information Officer
Direct: 01992 709819 Mobile: 07845 872686
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Myddelton House, Bulls Cross, Enfield, Middlesex, EN2 9HG
Tel: 01992 717711 Fax: 01992 709922
www.leevalleypark.org.uk
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