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Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 14 March 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 March 2006. It was answered by Andy Burnham (Labour) on Monday, 20 March 2006 on behalf of the Home Office.


Data-mining

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement on Government policy on the practice of data-mining.
Answer

The practice of data-mining, which I understand to be a tool to help establish relationships in large databases of information, can be valuable in protecting the public. However, there must always be appropriate checks and balances to prevent the misuse of personal data.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
59227; 444 c114W;444 c114W
Session
2005-06
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Codes of practice Data processing
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk