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Written question asked by Harry Cohen (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 21 March 1997. It was answered by Lord Howard of Lympne (Conservative) on Friday, 21 March 1997 on behalf of the Home Office.


Home Office

Question
What discussions he has had with the Data Protection Registrar on (a) the use, by the Security Services, of the exemptions in section 28 of the Data Protection Act 1984 and (b) the use, by the police, of the exemptions in section 27 of the Data Protection Act 1984. - I have had no such discussions.
Answer

Mr. Cohen: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what discussions he has had with the Data Protection Registrar on (a) the use, by the Security Services, of the exemptions in section 28 of the Data Protection Act 1984 and (b) the use, by the police, of the exemptions in section 27 of the Data Protection Act 1984; and if he will make a statement. [21416] Mr. Howard: I have had no such discussions.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
21416; 292 c935W
Session
1996-97
Subjects
Data protection Intelligence services Police Data Protection Registrar
Legislation
Data Protection Act 1984