The starting point
Access to business records is not enough to establish permission for a new use. Review who created the material, the agreements governing it, the information it contains and the precise disclosure or use being proposed.
A practical order of work.
- Separate company-created records from customer, employee, contractor and third-party material.
- Record the purpose, recipients and intended uses before deciding which rules apply.
- Prepare unresolved questions for the appropriate legal or privacy adviser.