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Can you hide behind Data Protection?

chasm · 2010-12-21 11:26:24

Hi Guys, Is it possible for a person to "hide" behind the data protection act so as not to have info on them released, whiich would prove them guilty of a crime. I understand the act is there to protect our privacy but what if the info could prove a persons guilt? Would i be right in thinking that only a guard would have…

21-12-2010 11:26am

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chasm

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Hi Guys,

Is it possible for a person to "hide" behind the data protection act so as not to have info on them released, whiich would prove them guilty of a crime.
I understand the act is there to protect our privacy but what if the info could prove a persons guilt?
Would i be right in thinking that only a guard would have the power to get such info released through a warrant if a crime is believed to have been committed, or can the person/company/etc that holds such info still refuse?

Thanks

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