The Joseph Rowntree Reform Trust (JRRT), which campaigns for social justice, said ContactPoint was 'almost certainly' illegal under human rights or data protection laws.
Its new report The Database State assessed 46 public-sector databases across Government departments and said 11, including ContactPoint, should be abandoned or redesigned, rating them as red under a traffic light system.
ContactPoint will hold each child's name, address, gender and date of birth and contact details for their educational setting and GP.
It is being piloted in 17 local authorities and by children's charities Barnardo's and KIDS this spring, and is due to be rolled out to the rest of England by the summer (News, 27 January).
Register now to continue reading
Thank you for visiting Nursery World and making use of our archive of more than 35,000 expert features, subject guides, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Unlimited access to news and opinion
-
Email newsletter providing activity ideas, best practice and breaking news
Already have an account? Sign in here
