Written question asked by Liz Lynne (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 17 July 1996. It was answered by Andrew Mitchell (Conservative) on Wednesday, 17 July 1996 on behalf of the Child Support Agency.

Dept of Social Security;Child Support Agency

Question: What items of data are deleted on a Child Support Agency data printout when it is sent to an absent parent; and what are the reasons for each deletion. - Text of letter from Miss Ann Chant dated 16 July of Child Support Agency.

Answer: Ms Lynne: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what items of data are deleted on a Child Support Agency data printout when it is sent to an absent parent; and what are the reasons for each deletion.[37058] Mr. Andrew Mitchell: The administration of the Child Support Agency is a matter for the chief executive, Miss Ann Chant. She will write to the hon. Member. Letter from Miss Ann Chant to Ms Liz Lynne, dated 16 July 1996: I am replying to your Parliamentary Question to the Secretary of State for Social Security about data protection issues. Prior to the issue of a Data Protection print the Agency deletes any information which relates to an individual other than the client requesting the data print. We are prevented from disclosing this information by the requirements of the Data Protection Act. I hope this is helpful.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 37058; 281 c546W
Session: 1995-96
Subjects: Children Disclosure of information Databases Computers Child Support Agency Maintenance