Hi
I've been doing a lot of digging around and reading various guidance
(not helped because the ICO website has been playing up for the last
couple of days!) but would be grateful for the views of any of the
learned people who frequent this mailing list!
If an investigation is under way which could lead to disciplinary
proceedings against an employee (let's call her 'Wilma' for reference),
and 'Wilma' submits a subject access request - but before the decision
to discipline is confirmed and therefore before any hearing can take
place, would it be appropriate to not provide copies of investigation
notes, witness notes/statements, etc?
These would be provided eventually if a disciplinary process commences
but that will not be before the expiry of the 40 days limit in any case.
It is arguable that the witness statements could not be provided under
DPA anyway as these would contain information relating to a third party
which when redacted could become meaningless?
Any thoughts would be gratefully received.
Thanks
Terry
Terry Hutchinson
Head of Registry
Registry S4900
Doncaster College
The Hub
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Doncaster
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Tel: 01302 553967
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