[senco-forum] confidential information- its not confidential !

Hi Amanda

Vocation,
As with many Acts there are always some kind of conflicting issues.There may
well be freedom of information issues but we also have to pay regard to  the
Data Protection Act.I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong but I know
I have to keep my pupils statements secure and confidential in line with
Data protection.
Sheridan

On 07/05/2008 18:55, "vocation" <vocation at dial.pipex.com> wrote:

> Hi Amanda
> 
> Whilst I appreciate the 'concept' that the information in the annual
> reviews are ' confidential', in reality this is not the case. Especially
> once anything gets into the LEa organisation. Apart from the 'cultural'
> belief that its a public organisation, in reality now under the freedom
> of information act, all within an LEA has to be disclosed to any
> request. So, all is publicly available if asked for.
> If you wish to ask what is the 'safest' method of transportation. I
> don;t think there is a real answer to this- as can be demonstrated by
> the home office etc. cock-ups of data loss. Even with their budgets it
> seems the only sure method is by trusted salaried regimental motorbike
> riders !
> 
> Anyone wish to comment on my thoguths, you are welcome of course.
> V
> 
> Amanda wrote:
>> Hello 
>>    
>>   How do you send confidential information like Annual Review Reports to your
>> Local Authority?
>>   Do you have an 'internal mail' or 'internal courier service' or do you use
>> Royal Mail or some toehr means?
>>    
>>   Amanda
>>   Secondary SECNO
>>   Cornwall
>> 
>> 
>> Amanda
>> Secondary SENCO
>> Cornwall
>> 
>> 
>>   
> 
> 
> 