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We have recently launched a limited free service where we answer selected questions from our readers. Whilst there are no guarantees, if the question will be of general (wide) interest to our readers we do our best!

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Below are 7 recent questions from the 'Ask Our Expert' section:

Can Comments Made in Counselling Be Added to Medical Record?

You may be able to make a complaint to the Information Commissioner about a breach of the Data Protection Act in disclosing sensitive data without...

Can I Use CCTV to Record Meetings in my Home?

CCTV for Domestic Use According to the Data Protection Act 1998 there is no reason why CCTV cannot be used to record meetings in a person’s home....

Can My Employer Demand to See My Facebook?

In hindsight, emailing your employer through Facebook was probably not the best idea, although if you were abroad it’s acceptable if you had no...

Do They Have the Right to Use My Photo on Website?

This issue touches on a couple of different areas. The first, and most important, is data protection, and the other is your employee...

Does Neighbour's Camera Contravene Privacy Rights?

There is nothing inherently illegal about your neighbour deciding to set up a CCTV or another type of digital camera or other video recording...

How Do I Prevent My Address Being Traced Via Mobile Number?

There are now many ways that people can trace the owner of a mobile phone number to get their address and it is becoming easier all the time....

Should My Child's Nursery Be Allowed to Install CCTV?

It’s not clear whether as parents you have the right to object to the installation or the filming, or whether the nursery should have given...