Data Information Systems (Hansard, 7 February 1992)

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§ Mr. Cohen
To ask the Prime Minister what data information systems his Office has(a) agreed and (b) been consulted about with a view to taking part in; what are the criteria for inclusion in such systems; whether they will be linked to (i) the police national computer and (ii) other computer systems; what data protection provisions apply to them; and if he will make a statement.

§ The Prime Minister
The Cabinet Office and 10 Downing street each have data information systems.
We have not been consulted with a view to taking part in other data information systems, and there are no current or planned links to the police national computer.
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A X400 electronic mail link is planned between the networks, and in due course to other Government Departments.
The Data Protection Act applies to both systems and appropriate registrations have been made.