Much depends also on whether it was opinion based of factual wouldn’t you say?

 

From: This list is for those interested in Data Protection issues [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Phil Bradshaw
Sent: 31 October 2013 14:09
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Subject: Re: [data-protection] Confidential references

 

... although you could raise an interesting argument that since the data has never left the data controller an obligation of confidence has not arisen ...
 

 

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From: Jackie Milne (JISC Legal)

Sent: 10/31/13 10:31 AM

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Subject: Re: [data-protection] Confidential references

 

Hi Nic, 
 
This is my understanding - it is still provided by the employer, in confidence and for the purposes of employment and therefore meets the exemption.  They are not 'obliged' to disclose, they may choose to do so however...... 
 
Cheers, 
Jackie. 
 
 
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