Ruddy Data Protection Act
Ruddy Data Protection Act
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Andy M

Original Poster:

3,755 posts

290 months

Tuesday 8th July 2008
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A few years ago my local council very happily supplied me with a list of privately owned properties which may be available for sale.

I asked for this again recently and have been told that due to the data protection act, it's no longer possible.

Would anybody know if there is a way around this; if I can give any formal assurances to help aid the process?


mmm-five

12,396 posts

315 months

Tuesday 8th July 2008
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It may or may not be true.

"Data protection act" is currently a standard response from lots of companies - ask them specifically which part of the DPA it is breaking and then ask to speak to the DP Officer and double check.

Boosted LS1

21,200 posts

291 months

Tuesday 8th July 2008
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They are probably a load of jobsworths hiding behind the act if they are unsure of the right answer.

srebbe64

13,021 posts

268 months

Wednesday 9th July 2008
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In short, every company's for sale (at the right price).

JamieBeeston

9,294 posts

296 months

Wednesday 9th July 2008
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srebbe64 said:
In short, every company's for sale (at the right price).
Make me an offer I can't refuse :P

oggs

8,817 posts

285 months

Wednesday 9th July 2008
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JamieBeeston said:
srebbe64 said:
In short, every company's for sale (at the right price).
Make me an offer I can't refuse :P
I'll start

£10.00 smile

JamieBeeston

9,294 posts

296 months

Wednesday 9th July 2008
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oggs said:
JamieBeeston said:
srebbe64 said:
In short, every company's for sale (at the right price).
Make me an offer I can't refuse :P
I'll start

£10.00 smile
Per £ of turnover.. Deal!

oggs

8,817 posts

285 months

Wednesday 9th July 2008
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JamieBeeston said:
oggs said:
JamieBeeston said:
srebbe64 said:
In short, every company's for sale (at the right price).
Make me an offer I can't refuse :P
I'll start

£10.00 smile
Total price.. Deal!
Great thumbup