Kathy Perkins on 12 November 2001 at 14:26 said:
> Fortunately I was able to state that we had no records of
> anyone giving
> birth during the time span mentioned. But what if there had been....
As I understand it if the individuals concerned were still alive the DPA
1998 provisions would apply; If they were dead the Access to medical
records act (I think thats the correct title) provisions would apply.
Ian W.
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> Sent: 12 November 2001 14:26
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> Subject: Re: family history query
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>
> I had a query recently along a similar theme.
>
> Someone wrote to me saying they had learned from their father
> (now elderly)
> that they had an illegitmate brother. This brother was born
> to a woman
> (named) who gave birth at the Clinic. The month and year of
> birth were
> quoted ( 40 years ago). The enquirer wanted confirmation
> that this woman
> had given birth to a son.
>
> Fortunately I was able to state that we had no records of
> anyone giving
> birth during the time span mentioned. But what if there had been....
>
> Kathy Perkins
> Medical Records Manager
> The London Clinic
> 20 Devonshire Place, London W1N 2DH
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> Sent: 12 November 2001 13:5
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> Subject: Re: family history query
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>
> > It
> > does seem like a lot of effort and possible pain being
> involved for a
> > minute amount of information but we wouldn't wish to set an ill-
> > judged precedent. if anyone can help, i'd appreciate it.
>
> And is the little information "personal data" or maybe
> "sensitive personal
> data"?
>
> Charles (7 floors above the Arcives Department).
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