Data Information Systems

HC Deb 07 February 1992 vol 203 cc313-4W

Mr. Cohen

To ask the Minister for the Civil Service what data information systems his Department 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.

Mr. Renton

The Cabinet Office (Office for the Minister for the Civil Service) has a number of networked data information systems in its buildings in London and Basingstoke.

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.

An X400 electronic mail link is planned between each major network and to other Government Departments.

The 1984 Data Protection Act applies to the existing systems and the necessary registrations have been made.