HC Deb 14 March 1984 vol 56 c152W
Mr. Tony Lloyd

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether there is a code of practice dealing with the personal data held on the computer system of the Metropolitan police C department; whether he will place a copy in the Library; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Waddington

No, but I understand from the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis that officers who have access to the computer facilities dedicated to C department must comply with security operating procedures which govern the handling of information held on those computer facilities.

Mr. Tony Lloyd

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether there is a code of practice dealing with the personal data held on the computer system of the immigration department at Bootle; whether he will place a copy in the Library; and if he will snake a statement.

Mr. Waddington

The computer system was designed in accordance with guidelines issued by the Central Computer and Telecommunications Agency and now embodied in its information technology guide. The guide embraces security and privacy considerations.

I understand that a copy of the guide is in the Library of the House.

Mr. Tony Lloyd

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether there is a code of practice dealing with the personal data held on the computer system of the broadcasting receiving licensing centre in Bristol; whether he will place a copy in the Library; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Waddington

There is no formal code of practice, but written instructions applying to the computer system as a whole include a provision that data may only he retrieved on the written authority of one of a small number of designated NTVLRO senior officers; and all NTVLRO staff with access to personal data are instructed that it may not be disclosed to a third party.