Matt
If they want a list of who the student has exchanged mail with (but *not* content) then they can/should use RIPA s22.
On the other stuff the Information Commissioner has a useful note on responding to s29 requests:
http://www.ico.gov.uk/upload/documents/library/data_protection/detailed_specialist_guides/section_29_gpn_v1.pdf
HTH
Andrew
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> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Simon Howarth
> Sent: 27 September 2010 20:22
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> Subject: Re: S29 Police Request
>
> I would request a court order or other suitable authorization for
> disclosure.
>
> S29 is not a right to information and I think this is a little beyond
> the remit in Sec29, personally.
>
> Simon.
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Matt Cooper
> Sent: 27 September 2010 15:36
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: [data-protection] S29 Police Request
>
> Hi All,
>
> I would appreciate some advice on the following:
>
> We have received a request from the police for information concerning a
> former student wanted in connection with criminal damage offences
> across numerous areas and countries. They have asked for:
>
> -Address and contact number of the individual
> -Course attended
> -Whether they have been subject to any internal disciplinary procedures
>
> All these seem fine and we have a S29 notice and consider this suitable
> for disclosure. However they have also asked for:
>
> -The entire contents of the student's e-mail in order to establish
> whether the student has been corresponding with other suspects on their
> list
> -The content of the student's other electronic files in particular
> photographs to establish whether the offences are being documented by
> the suspected offenders
>
> I have major concerns about these elements and Im not sure if it comes
> within the remit of a S29. I think I would prefer to see a warrant or
> court order before we provide access to someones personal
> correspondence. Has anyone else been involved in anything similar? All
> views welcome.
>
> best regards
>
> Matt Cooper
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