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09/06/2006 Excellence in data protection |
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The Information Commissioner’s Office is encouraging data controllers in the public sector to seek recognition for excellence in data protection by applying for a prestigious European award. The award aims to increase awareness of best practice in data protection around Europe.
David Smith, Deputy Commissioner, said: “In an age where more and more information about us is collected and shared, achieving excellence in data protection compliance has never been more important. Many UK organisations demonstrate good practice in information handling. I encourage those organisations in the public sector to submit applications highlighting their achievements not just in the hope that they might win the award but also so that UK expertise in data protection can be shared with the rest of Europe.”
The award for best practice in European public services is run by the Data Protection Agency for the Region of Madrid. Applications must be received before 5 October and winners will be announced later in 2006.
When assessing applications, the judging panel will take into account the following factors:
- procedures in place for ensuring quality of the personal data processed
- design of an efficient system for furnishing mandatory information to citizens
- respectful and efficient procedures to manage consent
- existence of specific rules or procedures for processing sensitive data
- security measures in place
- procedures for the communication or disclosure of data to third parties
- arrangements in place for access to the data by third parties
- the planning and design of procedures which enable people to access and challenge content, and seek any correction or deletion
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