Can I access personal data about other people under the Data Protection Act 1998?
You only have right of access to your own personal data. You do not have right of access to personal data about any other individual e.g. your family, friends or neighbours except in the following circumstances: • You are a parent requesting information about a child under 16 but there is no automatic right to the data. If a child is older to give informed consent and understands the contents of the information, the Council would be guided by their wishes. In all cases disclosure of information would only occur if it were in the best interests of the child. • A solicitor is requesting information on behalf of a client • You have obtained written authorisation to act on behalf of someone else.
