In fact, the original Data Protection Act was passed in 1984. So that provides the TPQ for Isobel's photo. Best wishes Roger ________________________________ From: Issues related to Historic Environment Records [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Chris Webster Sent: 03 November 2014 10:36 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: First computerised HER? Though as the Data Protection Act came was 1998, there is some anachronism here! Chris Webster Somerset Historic Environment Record Somerset Heritage Centre Brunel Way Taunton TA2 6SF 01823 347434 Online HER at www.somerset.gov.uk/her From: Issues related to Historic Environment Records [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Isobel Thompson Sent: 28 October 2014 10:00 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: First computerised HER? I found the attached image (with slightly peculiar wording) of our original equipment, for putting into a presentation, but don't know what date this was - Isobel From: Issues related to Historic Environment Records [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of MacLean, Sarah Sent: 28 October 2014 09:28 To: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Subject: First computerised HER? Dear all, I've had a very interesting query posed to me and I'm not entirely sure of the answer! Which was the first computerised HER? Back in 2012 there was some discussion over HER histories and I think Hertfordshire was mentioned as going onto a mainframe in the late 1970s. Is Hertfordshire therefore the first? In case any of you have a desire to read back through previous e-mails on HER histories I have compiled a list, with links, which I've attached to this e-mail. 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