What was positive about the mailing with respect to data protection law?
A positive aspect of the mailing was the inclusion of details currently held on file (name, address, etc.) to ensure data being held is accurate and up-to-date (Principle 4). 4. An alumnus moves out to Hong Kong and, on meeting a fellow ex-Uttoxeterian, is keen to set up a meeting with other alumni. On contacting the alumni office for a list of names and addresses of alumni now in Hong Kong, he is told that this can not be released, as new data protection regulations restrict the overseas transfer of personal data. How might such a situation, or future situations, be positively resolved? Would the situation differ for an alumnus who had moved to France? It was agreed that the names and addresses of other alumni should not be released to the enquirer unless explicit consent has been obtained. Suggestions for alternative action included the alumni office passing a message to the alumni concerned directly. It was also noted that some alumni web-sites include access to the names and addres
