Warning for transcription project (General)

by monfamilies, Monday, November 05, 2007, 01:51 (6231 days ago)

I have just been told by the National Library of Wales, because I have the full baptism details of church records that are less than 100 years old, and marriage details less than 85 years old I am in breach of the data protection act. I have been asked to take these records down from my website.

I have contacted the information commissioners office 08456 30 60 60
, who say this is correct, I will of course write to them for written clarification on this ruling.

I wonder if the Forest of Dean were aware of this ruling, and have themselves seeked guidance on data protection.

I argued the point that the information itself in its original format was available to the public anyway at the county record office, but they say they have legal requirement to so, where as individuals and other parties do not.

I am going to argue on other point, about the fact that I am only producing a transcription of the original record, wether that will hold up I dont know.

Mike John