Friday 16 November 2012

Exclusive: New Data Protection Carol

Continuing yesterday's religious theme, I've been wondering whether now is the time for the ICO chorus to learn a new Christmas carol.

They always give the impression that they love to sing words of encouragement to the great unwashed, so I've come up with a fresh version of an old standard.

For those itching to get tickets for the ICO's 2012 carol service, I understand that plans are afoot to ask the vicar of the local Church of "Oh Mother Mary what have this lot managed to do now" for an evening event featuring a bit of a sing song, before everyone pops to the pub across the road to celebrate Christmas in a less traditional manner.

Feel free to join in if you know the tune.

ALL
We three oiks of Wilmslow are
Spreading the message near and far
Slowly, gently, but intently
Raising the standards bar


CHORUS
Firm but fair, we aim to delight
Assisting data folk get it right
Some we know are not that bright
And need help to get of their plight


AUDIT TEAM ONLY
Our audit team will visit if asked
It will go wherever it's tasked
All set up to reacting fast
As poor practices are unmasked


CHORUS

ENFORCEMENT TEAM ONLY
We're enforcers, we're not fools
We don't make up the rules
Wielding our compliance tools
Against health trusts and some schools


CHORUS

STRATEGIC LIAISON TEAM ONLY
Guiding all through the legal maze
Out of the office for days and days
Often giving firm OK's
Yet never getting much praise


CHORUS

INFORMATION RIGHTS TRIBUNAL OFFICIALS ONLY
We will hear in a week or so
About that fine from Wilmslow
Who will win - bet if you must
On Chris Graham or the NHS Trust


CHORUS



Image credit:
This image, of the cross at the top of Cross Mountain in Medjugorje, Bosnia & Herzegovina, was taken by Sean MacEntee on May 31, 2011.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/smemon/5781615723/

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