I agree with Kevin, s29 as I understand can only be invoked if criminal activity is either suspected or otherwise proven. Depending on the circumstances surrounding this case, I would look at one of two things: First , if practical advise organisation to apply for Court Order, s35(1)) exemption is invoked and it's a straightforward process. If not, due to the circumstances then I would Make an assessment under s35 (not 29 as it is not criminal) taking into account the level of fairness (s35(1)), if there is a strong case then I would invoke s35 and defend/put my arguments forward if it was challenged. However, I am very much open to arguments for and against this course of action. Many thanks Regards trish Trish Bailey Information Governance Telford & Wrekin Council Civic Offices, PO Box 59 Telford, TF3 4WZ www.telford.gov.uk <http://www.telford.gov.uk> em: [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> tel: 01952 382535 From: This list is for those interested in Data Protection issues [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Giles, Kevin Sent: 08 December 2008 12:16 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: FW: Fellow Thinkers Email As far I understand it, if you obtain under S.29 it is only for the investigation of criminal activity (either by the Police or Taxation people) if it is to be used under Civil law it needs to be obtained under S.35 and the two are not compatible. I would therefore say that they cannot re-use this data as part of civil action as it has not been obtained for this. I am having lunch with one of the Assistant Commissioners, will let you know the answer later K Kevin Giles Information Compliance Advisor The Glasgow Housing Association Ltd Tel: 0141 274 6723 The advice in this email is for the recipient only and should not be forwarded without the permission of the sender ________________________________ From: This list is for those interested in Data Protection issues [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Simon Howarth Sent: Monday, December 08, 2008 12:07 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [data-protection] FW: Fellow Thinkers Email In that case I would say "yes". As I said before, the police use S.29, but they are not specified (as far as I know) as the only organisation that can invoke this exemption. I see no reason why this can't be used - although I suspect a debate coming on! Simon Howarth. From: Chris Brogan [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: 08 December 2008 11:49 To: Simon Howarth; [log in to unmask] Subject: RE: FW: Fellow Thinkers Email Let me just clarify this. The information isn't in the company's possession. They believe an offence has been committed against them and they either themselves or through private investigators make enquiries. They rely on section 29. For whatever reason, the case is not criminally prosecuted. It does however find itself subject to a claim in the civil courts. Can the evidence/information collected using section 29 exemptions be used for a civil action? Hope that clarifies it. Regards Chris Brogan MA LLM Managing Director Security International Ltd 130 St Johns Road, Isleworth, Middlesex TW7 6PL, UK Tel: +44 20 8847 2111 Fax: +44 20 8847 1852 Registered in England & Wales No. 1322074 Registered Office: 11 Loveday Road, London W13 9JT www.securitysi.com <http://www.securitysi.com/> ________________________________ From: This list is for those interested in Data Protection issues [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Simon Howarth Sent: 08 December 2008 11:46 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: FW: Fellow Thinkers Email I'm running completely off the top of my head here, so am prepared to be shot down. However, this may lead you in other directions... My immediate thought is that S.29 (1) is valid as it provides an exemption but does not specify that it is restricted to specific types of organisation. I therefore think that this could be used. However, from your statement I interpret that the information they wish to use is already in their possession. If this is the case and the information was gathered initially to prevent/detect crime or put together a case, then I would say that the use of the information simply falls within Schedule 2 (6) and Schedule 3 (6) which appear to allow the information to be used in the way you suggest, in this way you do not need to invoke the S.29 exemption if this is likely to cause a problem. Just thinking aloud. Regards, Simon Howarth. 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