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From: Mike Scott on 26 Mar 2010 12:40 Ret. wrote: >.... > It doesn't matter a fig whether it's a computer database - or a paper > record. If the wrong information is entered on it - then the wrong > information is entered on it. That's right. But people tend to have a simplistic trust in anything that springs from the computer. Hand-scrawled notes look like what they are. And if you have to stop to read notes, you just might use the time to think. Computers make mistakes much faster :-) Anyway, reading the letter that arrived here a few days ago, I notice it says one will be able to check one's own records at will. Presumably online via the web - and I reckon it's odd-on that the /public/ access interface 'security' will be fouled up. Or maybe I'm trying to out-cynic Cynic :-} -- Mike Scott (unet2 <at> [deletethis] scottsonline.org.uk) Harlow Essex England
From: Brimstone on 26 Mar 2010 12:49 "Adrian" <toomany2cvs(a)gmail.com> wrote in message news:81467mFknvU1(a)mid.individual.net... > "Brimstone" <brimstone(a)hotmail.com> gurgled happily, sounding much like > they were saying: > >>> Do you think it's a good thing for DVLA to sell access to the >>> registration databases to anybody who asks nicely? > >> "Nicely" includes handing over the requisite amount of cash, of course. > > Acksherly, I think you'll find that was covered in "sell"... Some people need the dosh aspect to be emphasised.
From: Bod on 26 Mar 2010 12:51 On 26/03/2010 16:49, Brimstone wrote: > > > "Adrian" <toomany2cvs(a)gmail.com> wrote in message > news:81467mFknvU1(a)mid.individual.net... >> "Brimstone" <brimstone(a)hotmail.com> gurgled happily, sounding much like >> they were saying: >> >>>> Do you think it's a good thing for DVLA to sell access to the >>>> registration databases to anybody who asks nicely? >> >>> "Nicely" includes handing over the requisite amount of cash, of course. >> >> Acksherly, I think you'll find that was covered in "sell"... > > Some people need the dosh aspect to be emphasised. > > Do they!? Bod
From: Mike Scott on 26 Mar 2010 12:51 Ret. wrote: .... > "When the new system is fully up and running, anyone who has access to your > records: > > *must be directly involved in caring for you. > *must have an NHS smartcard with a chip and passcode (like a bank card and > pin). > *will only see the information they need to do their job. > *will have their details recorded - who they are and if they have added or > changed any of your information (you can ask to see this), and will ask > your > permission every time they need to look at your SCR." http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/health-news/2010/01/10/doctor-who-hacked-into-prime-minister-s-health-records-escapes-prosecution-86908-21955907/ (mind the wrap) "Doctor who hacked into Prime Minister's health records escapes prosecution".... "The breach was discovered on a national database called the Emergency Care Summary system, which holds the details of 2.5million people in Scotland." Improves confidence in their security systems no end. -- Mike Scott (unet2 <at> [deletethis] scottsonline.org.uk) Harlow Essex England
From: Bod on 26 Mar 2010 12:52
On 26/03/2010 16:51, Mike Scott wrote: > Ret. wrote: > ... >> "When the new system is fully up and running, anyone who has access to >> your >> records: >> >> *must be directly involved in caring for you. >> *must have an NHS smartcard with a chip and passcode (like a bank card >> and >> pin). >> *will only see the information they need to do their job. >> *will have their details recorded - who they are and if they have >> added or >> changed any of your information (you can ask to see this), and will >> ask your >> permission every time they need to look at your SCR." > > http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/health-news/2010/01/10/doctor-who-hacked-into-prime-minister-s-health-records-escapes-prosecution-86908-21955907/ > > > (mind the wrap) > > "Doctor who hacked into Prime Minister's health records escapes > prosecution".... "The breach was discovered on a national database > called the Emergency Care Summary system, which holds the details of > 2.5million people in Scotland." > > > Improves confidence in their security systems no end. > > > Doctor Who!?....the real one? Bod |