HC Deb 21 January 1985 vol 71 c273W
Mr. Cohen

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether the review conducted by the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis into the use within the force of privately-owned computers has been completed; and what decision has been reached.

Mr. Giles Shaw

I understand from the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis that he has prohibited the use of privately-owned computers for police purposes.

Mr. Cohen

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will introduce legislation to ensure that the disclosure requirements relating to computers used by the police are the same, regardless of who owns the computers; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Giles Shaw

There is no need for such legislation as the provisions of the Data Protection Act 1984 apply regardless of who owns the computer.