The Evening Standard’s diarist reports a disconcerting encounter with the UK Data Protection Register, saying that when he telephoned, the switchboard was reluctant even to confirm the existence of Registrar Eric Howe, and that Howe’s secretary was equally wary: Can I have your number please? she asked; So Mr Howe can call me back?; Not […]
The Evening Standard’s diarist reports a disconcerting encounter with the UK Data Protection Register, saying that when he telephoned, the switchboard was reluctant even to confirm the existence of Registrar Eric Howe, and that Howe’s secretary was equally wary: Can I have your number please? she asked; So Mr Howe can call me back?; Not necessarily – we’d just like it for our records – or do as we say, not as we do and some are more equal…
