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Re: DP humour

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Ibrahim Hasan <[log in to unmask]>

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Ibrahim Hasan <[log in to unmask]>

Date:

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:43:28 +0000

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brilliant compilation

On the theme of DP please see our website for a cartoon with Santa (reproduced with kind permission from the owner )

http://www.actnow.org.uk/

Regards

Ibrahim Hasan
Director
Act Now Training Limited

www.actnow.org.uk




On 18 Dec 2009, at 11:22, [log in to unmask] wrote:

> There has not been much response to the request for current humour in 
> circulation about DP, so, with it also being a quiet Friday, I have 
> decided to make the promised collated circulation (Part of the 
> collection I have made) now rather than on Monday. Those already 
> circulated on the list have not been included.
> 
> Sadly the list mainly consists of cartoon based humour, in the on-line 
> computer humour one liners I have not so far found much DP humour. When 
> considered that does appear rather odd. Perhaps the humourists miss the 
> dry approach.
> 
> When searching with Google for - "Data protection" +Jokes -Policy - I 
> kept getting responses for "Windows 7".
> Personally I could not work out if that was a joke or successful 
> marketing.
> 
> Because of ongoing use within the DP world I have not included links 
> to the specialist data protection cartoon supplier http://amberHawk.
> typepad.com and others use.
> 
> I hope I have included sufficient male and feminist humour for 
> everyone to find something they like.
> 
> Enjoy and, go on, laugh alot for Christmas.
> 
> 
> Ian W
> 
> Pre data-protection but of quality and many are sufficiently generic 
> to apply in DP settings.
> There is a potential benefit available with these in that it is 
> possible to purchase copies of them from the website.
> There are many views which may be taken of these cartoons, so view 
> them from your own office perspective.
> 
> Appropriate, adequate,relevant,not excessive
> http://www.john-leech-archive.org.uk/1851/useless-information.htm
> Perceptions of accuracy!
> http://www.john-leech-archive.org.uk/1851/filling-up-census-paper.htm
> Recording opinions/Warning lists
> http://www.john-leech-archive.org.uk/1849/awful-instance-of-perception-
> by-child.htm
> http://www.john-leech-archive.org.uk/1852/man-of-opinion.htm
> Appropriate
> http://www.john-leech-archive.org.uk/1855/appropriate.htm
> The progressive office/The train still standing at platform 4
> http://www.john-leech-archive.org.uk/1800/a-quiet-weed.htm
> Microsoft security breach
> http://www.john-leech-archive.org.uk/1846/wellington-statue.htm
> Enhanced vetting. (Maintain a strict DP view only - no other legal 
> perceptions.) 
> http://www.john-leech-archive.org.uk/1853/anxious-moment.htm
> Strictly focused audit
> http://www.john-leech-archive.org.uk/1847/nothing-like-system.htm
> Unpopular data entries
> http://www.john-leech-archive.org.uk/1850/alarming-occurence.htm
> Another day in the DP office. :-)
> http://www.john-leech-archive.org.uk/1853/alarming-effect.htm
> http://www.john-leech-archive.org.uk/1845/making-best-of-it.htm
> http://www.john-leech-archive.org.uk/1856/making-the-best-of-it.htm
> Attempt to defeat a spell checking cSAR.
> http://www.john-leech-archive.org.uk/1852/alarming.htm
> Out of date data?
> http://www.john-leech-archive.org.uk/1852/wiser-and-better-man.htm
> Data sharing
> http://www.john-leech-archive.org.uk/1852/pity-the-police.htm
> http://www.john-leech-archive.org.uk/1800/a-reflection.htm
> http://www.john-leech-archive.org.uk/1850/briggs-pleasures-of-fishing-
> 9.htm
> Popular response to subject access
> http://www.john-leech-archive.org.uk/1846/private-opinion.htm
> Unpopular response to Subject Access
> http://www.john-leech-archive.org.uk/1850/faulty-mirror.htm
> Some mothers do have em.
> http://www.john-leech-archive.org.uk/1800/a-fact.htm
> Untrained eye interpreting the data.
> http://www.john-leech-archive.org.uk/1852/curious-person.htm
> Function creep
> http://www.john-leech-archive.org.uk/1853/conscientious-stable-keeper.
> htm
> Fairly negotiating a data sharing protocol.
> http://www.john-leech-archive.org.uk/1853/cruel.htm
> A data sharing protocol request.
> http://www.john-leech-archive.org.uk/1851/cruel-seasick.htm
> Simply detailing a data sharing protocol.
> http://www.john-leech-archive.org.uk/1848/changing-the-subject.htm
> Research data
> http://www.john-leech-archive.org.uk/1853/picture.htm
> http://www.john-leech-archive.org.uk/1853/misunerstanding.htm
> Organisationally protecting sensitive personal data
> http://www.john-leech-archive.org.uk/1852/private-and-confidential.htm
> Data leak
> http://www.john-leech-archive.org.uk/1849/misplaced-confident.htm
> Data quality issues?
> http://www.john-leech-archive.org.uk/1846/pleasing-delusion.htm
> The difficulties of maintaining confidentiality
> http://www.john-leech-archive.org.uk/1854/mysterious-visitor.htm
> Precious vetting.
> http://www.john-leech-archive.org.uk/1849/more-free-than-welcome.htm
> 
> 
> http://www.cartoonstock.com/directory/d/data_protection_acts.asp
> 
> 
> Satire
> 
> Most from this site display similar genre/themes within the parody or 
> satire itself, that of the official outcomes of surveillance type 
> mechanisms.
> Father Christmas
> http://www.thespoof.com/news/spoof.cfm?headline=s1i45428
> Data Profiling
> http://www.thespoof.com/news/spoof.cfm?headline=s1i37079
> Security - Childrens Database
> http://www.thespoof.com/news/spoof.cfm?headline=s1i46970
> Recruitment vetting
> http://www.thespoof.com/news/spoof.cfm?headline=s1i49062
> 
> 
> I was told of the following and obtained a copy.
> It appeared to originate partially as an advertisement for H&S 
> services but did contain some DP type material.
> I have added some additional lines.
> 
> 
> The Rocking Song
> Little Jesus, sweetly sleep, do not stir;
> We will lend a coat of fur,
> We will rock you, rock you, rock you,
> We will rock you, rock you, rock you:
> 
> Fur is no longer appropriate wear for small infants, both due to risk 
> of allergy to animal fur, and for ethical reasons. Therefore faux fur, 
> a nice cellular blanket or perhaps micro-fleece material should be 
> considered a suitable alternative.
> 
> Please note, only persons who have been subject to a Criminal Records 
> Bureau check and have enhanced clearance will be permitted to rock baby 
> Jesus. Persons must carry their CRB disclosure with them at all times 
> and be prepared to provide three forms of identification before rocking 
> commences.
> 
> (Computer specification for a filter mechanism.) Loose straw is a fire 
> hazard so hot items should be placed in the snow drift by the doors.
> 
> 
> ----
> 
> 
> Jingle Bells
> Dashing through the snow
> In a one horse open sleigh
> O'er the fields we go
> Laughing all the way
> 
> A risk assessment must be submitted before an open sleigh is 
> considered safe for members of the public to travel on. The risk 
> assessment must also consider whether it is appropriate to use only one 
> horse for such a venture, particularly if passengers are of larger 
> proportions. Please note, permission must be gained from landowners 
> before entering their fields. To avoid offending those not 
> participating in celebrations, we would request that laughter is 
> moderate only and not loud enough to be considered a noise nuisance. 
> 
> All sleighs must be adorned with a prominent notice providing advanced 
> information about cameras to riders.
> 
> A highly visible notice board displaying details of the riders 
> allowing anybody recording the ride the ability to appropriately 
> contact those involved should be displayed. Visual representations are 
> not acceptable.
> 
> Whenever principle one issues are visible the objective is to treat 
> fairly while using for the purpose and storing data in a secure 
> location.
> 
> Laughing during snow rides is officially seen as a dangerous 
> distraction so any recordings containing such should be forwarded for 
> immediate deletion.
> 
> 
> ----
> 
> 
> While Shepherds Watched
> While shepherds watched
> Their flocks by night
> All seated on the ground
> The angel of the Lord came down
> And glory shone around
> 
> The union of Shepherd's has complained that it breaches health and 
> safety regulations to insist that shepherds watch their flocks without 
> appropriate seating arrangements being provided, therefore benches, 
> stools and orthopaedic chairs are now available. Shepherds have also 
> requested that due to the inclement weather conditions at this time of 
> year that they should watch their flocks via cctv cameras from 
> centrally heated shepherd observation huts.
> Please note, the angel of the lord is reminded that before shining his 
> / her glory all around she / he must ascertain that all shepherds have 
> been issued with glasses capable of filtering out the harmful effects 
> of UVA, UVB and Glory.
> 
> Future intends to fit all sheep with their own personalised camera so 
> they may watch themselves at night.
> 
> Shepherds must list their flocks in the official livestock movements 
> database which must be kept up to date at all times.
> 
> Reports of multi-faceted glories which shine all around should be 
> forwarded to camera control so official sanctions can be arranged.
> 
> ----
> 
> 
> Rudolph the red nosed reindeer
> Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer
> had a very shiny nose.
> And if you ever saw him,
> you would even say it glows.
> 
> You are advised that under the Equal Opportunities for All policy, it 
> is inappropriate for persons to make comment with regard to the 
> ruddiness of any part of Mr. R. Reindeer. Further to this, exclusion of 
> Mr R Reindeer from the Reindeer Games will be considered discriminatory 
> and disciplinary action will be taken against those found guilty of 
> this offence. A full investigation will be implemented and sanctions - 
> including suspension on full pay - will be considered whilst this 
> investigation takes place.
> 
> Any identification based purely upon recordings of a round red light 
> in the dark will be vigorously denied.
> 
> Colour is considered an item of sensitive personal data so recording 
> must only take place in appropriate and secure locations.
> 
> 
> ----
> 
> 
> Little Donkey
> Little donkey, little donkey on the dusty road
> Got to keep on plodding onwards with your precious load 
> 
> The RSPCA have issued strict guidelines with regard to how heavy a 
> load that a donkey of small stature is permitted to carry, also 
> included in the guidelines is guidance regarding how often to feed the 
> donkey and how many rest breaks are required over a four hour plodding 
> period. Please note that due to the increased risk of pollution from 
> the dusty road, Mary and Joseph are required to wear face masks to 
> prevent inhalation of any airborne particles. The donkey has expressed 
> his discomfort at being labelled 'little' and would prefer just to be 
> simply referred to as Mr. Donkey. To comment upon his height or lack 
> thereof may be considered an infringement of his equine rights.
> 
> Mr.Donkey objects to loads of cameras so flash photography is 
> forbidden.
> 
> Dust on the working mechanisms of recording devices can cause damage. 
> Devices must only be installed in environmentally controlled areas.  
> (So thats the Copenhagen summit agenda!!!!)
> 
> 
> 
> ----
> 
> 
> We Three Kings
> We three kings of Orient are
> Bearing gifts we traverse afar
> Field and fountain, moor and mountain
> Following yonder star 
> 
> Whilst the gift of gold is still considered acceptable - as it may be 
> redeemed at a later date through such organisations as 'cash for gold' 
> etc, gifts of frankincense and myrrh are not appropriate due to the 
> potential risk of oils and fragrances causing allergic reactions. A 
> suggested gift alternative would be to make a donation to a worthy 
> cause in the recipients name or perhaps give a gift voucher.
> We would not advise that the traversing kings rely on navigation by 
> stars in order to reach their destinations and suggest the use of RAC 
> routefinder or satellite navigation, which will provide the quickest 
> route and advice regarding fuel consumption. Please note as per the 
> guidelines from the RSPCA for Mr Donkey, the camels carrying the three 
> kings of Orient will require regular food and rest breaks. Facemasks 
> for the three kings are also advisable due to the likelihood of dust 
> from the camels hooves.
> 
> The three kings enjoy a good wine but champagne is not advisable 
> during the travelling experience.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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