Data protection and freedom of information services & information

• Freedom of information act

  We can advise you on how to request information made public by the Freedom of Information Act.

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) guidance

  The principles governing our collection of personal information and how it is used.

• Privacy notices

  Read the corporate privacy notice and service specific privacy policies.

• Data Loss

  The Data Protection Act 2018 and the GDPR introduces a duty upon the Council to report certain types of personal data breach within 72 hours of the Council being aware of the incident to the Information Commissioner’s Office.

• Privacy notice - data relating to children and young people

  All local authorities have a legal obligation to share information held about children and young people with central government.