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dMw Chit Chat => The Beer Bar => Seriously though ... => Topic started by: Norm on March 04, 2005, 09:28:37 AM

Title: Am I allowed to.....
Post by: Norm on March 04, 2005, 09:28:37 AM
.........hold information about my customers(address,phone,e-mail ),on a database? :unsure:  It will be used only by me and will not be on my website.I  intend to ask them,is this all I need to do?Sticky notes just cant keep up now. :blush:
Title: Am I allowed to.....
Post by: target on March 04, 2005, 09:42:17 AM
I think so, but you might want to check with someone knowledgeable on the Data Protection Act
Title: Am I allowed to.....
Post by: Anonymous on March 04, 2005, 10:25:38 AM
You can but you have to:

Let them know what you hold.
Let them see their details if they ask.
Protect the information from 3rd parties.

Theres prob more but that covers the basics
Title: Am I allowed to.....
Post by: Browne on March 04, 2005, 11:57:04 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by BlueBall@Mar 4 2005, 10:25 AM
You can but you have to:

Let them know what you hold.
Let them see their details if they ask.
Protect the information from 3rd parties.

Theres prob more but that covers the basics
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Thats about it here too, every business has a database of customers, I think I have about 1600 sets of details, but cannot share them, etc.
Title: Am I allowed to.....
Post by: Norm on March 04, 2005, 12:37:06 PM
Thanks for that guys,rest a bit easier now.Just hear so many different stories. <_<
Title: Am I allowed to.....
Post by: TeaLeaf on March 04, 2005, 12:44:20 PM
Norm, you should register with the DP Registrar for that use.  Remember the DPA covers not just computer records but paper too.

TL.
Title: Am I allowed to.....
Post by: Norm on March 04, 2005, 01:05:19 PM
There's always one who has to spoil it,and its ALWAYS TL. ;)

Thanks for the heads up. :)