A police officer misused his position to access records held on a police computer.
Held: Merely accessing computer data by viewing it was not ‘use’ within the Act, and this particular offence was not established. The word ‘use’ must be given its ordinary meaning, which required something more. The court certified a question of law and refused leave to appeal.
Judges:
Staughton LJ, Hidden and Laws JJ
Citations:
Times 04-Jun-1993
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Statutes:
Data Protection Act 1984 5(2)(b)
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Information, Crime
Updated: 25 October 2022; Ref: scu.86240