HC Deb 08 June 1981 vol 6 cc13-4W
Mr. Grylls

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what progress has been made in preparing legislation on the confidentiality of computer information; and when he expects to start consultations with industry on the matter.

Mr. Raison

We intend to consult some outside bodies shortly on details of the legislation to give effect to our proposals, which my right hon. Friend announced on 19 March, for safeguarding personal information handled automatically.