Isn't there a conflict with Human Rights Act legislation that a person has
the right to privacy even at work?
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From: The UK Records Management mailing list
[mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Gerry Dane
Sent: 02 September 2004 15:52
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Subject: RM Policy - HE Sector
Dear all,
I intend putting the following into a University policy document:
'University Records belong to the University.
All records, created or received by University staff in the course of
their employment, are the property of the University and subject to its
control. In this context, there can be no such thing as a private
record; employees leaving the University or changing positions within it
are required to leave all records for their successors.'
My view is that the clause is sound in itself and that any statement
relating to the ownership of records needs to be robust. However a
feared reaction from researchers is causing some to think twice -
mistakenly in my opinion, I can't see how the issue of records ownership
can be fudged at all.
Are there any differing views? Has anyone had to address the same issue.
Any opinion welcome.
Best,
Gerry.
Mr.G.Dane
University of Newcastle
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