AnonyMouse_22106 Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 Are you registered with an authority with regards to data protection? What is in your data protection policy? I've been advised to look at the ICO web site which I have had a very quick look at but nothing on there says '.....playgroup you need to fill in this form'! so I thought I'd ask you knowledgeable people before I have to sit a read the whole lot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_390 Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 We've been advised to do that too, something I looked at and thought I don't know where to click, I'll leave it for now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_2418 Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 It is something you have to do - and yes make sure it is through the Information Commisionners Office website as there are lots of scammers out there who will charge you over £100 when its actually about £35 per year to register, the form is quite straightforward and you will just get an annual reminder about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_2418 Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Go to the ico.gov.uk website click on the 'for organisations' heading then the Notification under the Data Protection Act you can then fill in an online notification form or request one in the post theres stuff on the site to download and explain. Hope that helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_12960 Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Sorry to be thick, but is this a requirement? What exactly is it for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_390 Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 All done, thanks Redjayne! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_2418 Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Sorry to be thick, but is this a requirement? What exactly is it for? Yes it is a legal requirement -and you can be prosecuted for non-compliance, anybody - or organisation that holds data is required to register with the ICO, it protects both the person collecting the data and the parents who give us the data. Your Early Years department who hold the information about funded children also have to be registered, and may possibly provide a letter for your parents verifying this ( well they do in Portsmouth anyway) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_22106 Posted April 13, 2010 Author Share Posted April 13, 2010 Thanks very much redjayne, on the to do list for tomorrow! EYFS1966 - lots of courses I've been on recently including safeguarding children have mentioned about how we are all registered and everyone else nodded in agreement ...... except me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_3735 Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 before registering do go through the do I need to notify process... one of the exemptions is 'If none of your processing is carried out on computer there is no requirement to notify' as we had all our personal info on children on paper and not computerised we did not have to register. If you do decide to register remember to go direct to the Information Commissioner’s Office , It is very easy to do.. Inge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_12960 Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 Thanks to those who repied to my earlier posts, but I am still abit confused. The only computerised data we hold would be end of year reports. Would that alone require us to register? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_8282 Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 Thanks to those who repied to my earlier posts, but I am still abit confused. The only computerised data we hold would be end of year reports. Would that alone require us to register? Just been on the website for a quick look and it does say about data stored 'on computer or on paper' and we all have to have children's details - so I guess the answers yes..... Don't worry you're not alone! Something I'll have to look into now too. xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_64 Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 Section 4Notification exemptions The Act provides an exemption from notification for some data controllers. Exemptions are possible for the following. * Data controllers who only process personal information for: o staff administration (including payroll); o advertising, marketing and public relations (in connection with your own business activity); and o accounts and records. * Some not-for-profit organisations. * Processing personal information for personal, family or household affairs (including recreational purposes). * Data controllers who only process personal information for the maintenance of a public register. * Data controllers who do not process personal information on computer. Notifications Handbook We all have to comply with the Data Protection Act though which I think is where the confusion arises - this is different to notification. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_22106 Posted June 14, 2010 Author Share Posted June 14, 2010 Only just got around to sorting this today I have called the helpline and yes we have to register the lady said particulary if you use a digital camera, it's not all about what is on the computer, apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_19762 Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Oh thanks for the reminder........must get round to doing this too...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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