RE: Blind investor24 Jan 2021 19:35
You know, schalfen, when it comes to Data Protection, I have come to my own thoughts on that. Remember EDS? The service provider, who held most of the data of the MOD personnel? I worked for them for two years, when they were based near North Shields ;-) , but I worked on the ground floor, on the GM account. the MOD account was on the top floor and not everybody had access to it. I applied and was told I couldn't work there, because I had 'the wrong passport' (German). The fact that I had worked for the British Forces in numerous admin positions, had signed the Secrets Act and was fully vetted, wasn't even considered. To my amazement was a large portion of the staff employed on the MOD Account migrants from arabic countries, a lot of them weren't even in full command of the English language. It was EDS who suddenly had to announce: "Oops... we lost a HD with personal info, including full address, etc. of mil personnel on it". (Those who may not believe it, google it). The HD has never been found. EDS went eventually into administration, but by then I was already across the road at P&G and the building next to that one was DWP. Now, to get to the business park where the offices were, was a nightmare by car, so opted for park'n ride and took a bus on the last stretch and I would also be able to listen to young ladies and lads, who had a great time discussing stories benefit recipients would tell, along with names and areas these lived in. Calling them leeches, parasites, lay-abouts... you name it. I was gob-smacked! So much about 'Data Protection' in the analogue world.