Mr Jackson,

I note your comments, but the plain fact is that it has not been "established" that an e-mail address is an "address for correspondence" for the purposes of section 8 (1)(b). I am awaiting guidance from the Information Commissioner.

In the meanwhile, I am concerned that this issue is creating a false impression about this Council, and there is no point in withholding information that is easily supplied without placing significant burdens on the Council, so we will comply with this request on a voluntary, without prejudice, basis.

What you asked for is my presentation about Data Protection to Members in December 2005. I find I still have this on my computer and it is attached.  You will see from "Properties" that it hasn't been modified since 2005. As it is almost three years old, it may no longer be accurate and, in any event, it was prepared for the benefit of the Members of this Council rather than anyone who accesses it over the Internet.  Accordingly, not only is copyright reserved, but it must be clearly understood that no responsibility whatsoever is accepted for the contents by either this Council or myself. As far as I recall there were no written notes or feedback, although I think it was well received. In due course I may have to give this presentation again, and if you wish to draw my attention to any errors, that would give me an opportunity to correct them, for which I would be grateful.


Regards,
David.
David Edwards
Interim Solicitor, Rother D.C.
Town Hall, Bexhill TN39 3JX Tel: 01424-787840
www.rother.gov.uk

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-----Original Message-----
From: Richard Jackson [mailto:xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx]
Sent: 24 July 2008 10:50
To: David Edwards
Subject: Freedom of Information request - Data Protection Presentation

     Dear Sir/Madam,

     I am astounded by this response, which appears to be little more
     than an attempt to avoid complying with the Act. As you are well
     aware it has been long since established that an email address is a
     perfectly fine address for correspondence.

     Your insinuations that the request may be repeated or vexatious, in
     generalised terms without actually declaring it to be so, are quite
     frankly insulting.

     Please either provide the information requested or formally refuse
     to do so, stating your reasons in full.

     Richard

    

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