A possible breach of the Data Protection Act is being investigated by North Lanarkshire Council after it emerged that headteachers passed on to an MSP pupils' personal information. Individually named letters were sent from the Scottish Parliament's Education Committee convener to pupils from 21 primary schools following the disclosure from school databases. It is believed that names disclosed could include children subject to child protection orders. This is a reminder to all institutions to ensure that all personal data is held securely and disclosed only in accordance with the Act. For more information on this story, go to: http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/local-wishaw-news/wishaw-news/2010/08/25/information-commissioner-investigating-north-lanarkshire-council-over-pupils-personal-data-breach-76495-27141800/.