I would welcome the views of the group on an interesting question that has
been raised - especially as I'm still awaiting a reply from the
Commissioner.
I have been asked if there is a DP issue with respect to holding next-of-kin
data on an individual's record. Clearly this is personal data (name, address
and/or phone number), but is it held without obtaining the consent of that
individual.
The question was originally posed in the context of a hospital record but
clearly applies in other situations, eg. my own company's personnel records
hold "Emergency Contact" details.
Stuart Cashmore
Data Security Manager
McKessonHBOC (UK), No. 1 Nine Elms Lane, LONDON SW8 5RR
Tel. 020-7819 5083 (with Voicemail)
Mob. 07799-790019
Fax. 020-7819 5100
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