On the other hand, it might make people talk to each other more - unless
this micromanager wants to be a party to all telephone calls as well.
Mary F. Liddell
Information Access Officer
Brunel University
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Sent: 03 December 2008 01:06
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Subject: Re: [data-protection] Email Privacy
I think it comes down to the very real responsibility to limit access to
confidential information to those who genuinely need to know it. Since
the DPA refers to "lawful" processing of data, if there are laws
regarding confidentiality that hold sway here, then breaking those also
breaks the DPA where that data is concerned
There is an argument which might be put forward after "baby P" that
could suggest that the manager was correct in monitoring work in this
manner, but there are far more relevant and effective mechanisms for
monitoring the performance of work by staff than reading every email.
The new general manager is a fool, of course, who will alienate every
staff member immediately. And, if they all decide to "work to rule"
they can cripple him in about 20 minutes!
craig moore wrote:
I was wondering if anyone can advise on the following scenario. A local
council youth work department gains a new General Manager. The General
Manager issues instructions to all staff to cc him in on all external
and internal emails regardless of content. Is there anything in
information law that would prohibit the General Manager from issuing
this instruction?
Craig Moore
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