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Data protection Act
"David Hill" wrote in message
... I wonder how many URGlers are aware that in re posting other peoples email addresses as part of a post/message like the following example is actually an offence under the data protection act. As others have pointed out, you are I am afraid incorrect The Data Protection Act is very 'wooly' and has more holes in it than a worn out cardigan, BUT There are elements in it which could prove to be very costly if a person is sued under the Act, 'if' it stuck, that is why people are very wary of it. I have 1000's and 1000's of names and addresses of those who have served in the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force. I have them on card index, file index and computer, but have NOT had to register with the Data Protection Act because of how they are accessable and how they are used. However when someone tried to sell some of the Association Secretaries names and addresses which I made available to selected people for their personal benefit, I consulted the Trading Standards Officer and had a long discussion and received a book and video on the subject. As a result of the meeting, I sent a warning to the prospective seller and he ceased his activity. I now put the following advice whenever I list Association Names and Addresses: DATA PROTECTION ACT These names and addresses are for the use of the Associations, their members and prospective members. They are not to be copied in any way shape or form, listed, sold, used, delivered, made available or marketed by a third person for any reason whatsoever. R.N. Shipmates has not, does not, and will not give permission for any use other than the direct use of Association Members, Secretaries or prospective members as detailed above. Prosecution of the 'collector', 'seller' and 'end user' may arise by contravening this warning Please take note of the final bit, 'end user'. YOU can be prosecuted if you buy a list which is compiled for non commercial benefit, as all of my lists are. Getting back to the business of email addresses. No problem here as there is very little 'information' on the person and you cannot extract a list of, for example, those in a certain age range, or those who have a certain qualification. I am not able to press a button on the computer and have a listing of all those RAF National Servicemen who served between 1947 and 1955. I can find them, but not by the press of a button. I hope that throws a little light on the Data Protection Act. If anyone wants to go deeper into it, I suggest that you contact the Data Protection Department of your local Council and in view of the recent publicity, stand by for confussion :-(( Mike |
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