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Mobile phone records

  • 12-11-2013 2:54pm
    #1
    bonzodog2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,285 ✭✭✭


    The phone companies are obliged to keep records for a while, probably of numbers called/received/cell tower location data. Does an individual have any right to get a copy of these records, maybe under Data Protection legislation, maybe for a fee?


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  • #2
    Khannie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 37,485 ✭✭✭✭Khannie


    If it's your own, then yes. Freedom of information + fee = all your data. *



    *disclaimer: This is to the best of my knowledge


  • #3
    ElNino
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,509 ✭✭✭ElNino


    Actually the Freedom of Information Act only covers public bodies. However under the Data Protection Act you are entitled to request any personal information which your mobile company holds on you. There is a sample request letter here http://www.dataprotection.ie/ViewDoc.asp?fn=/documents/rights/2d.htm&CatID=17&m=r.


  • #4
    AnCatDubh
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,393 ✭✭✭AnCatDubh


    I expect so.

    Your rights in terms of data protection include "Right to access your personal details" and "Right to have your details used in line with data protection regulations" which includes "A data controller who holds information about you must: ... give you a copy of your personal information when you ask for it."

    see http://www.dataprotection.ie/docs/A_guide_to_your_rights_-_Plain_English_Version/858.htm

    Also, for example Vodafone 'advertises' their procedure. I'm sure the others are the same.
    Access to your Information
    18. You are entitled to copies of your Data kept by us. Requests should be in writing* and should be addressed to Data Protection Officer, Vodafone Ireland Limited, MountainView, Leopardstown, Dublin 18. Please quote your name, address and your mobile and/or account number. We will take all reasonable steps to confirm your identity before issuing any copy Data.

    see http://www.vodafone.ie/terms/privacy/


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