The Data Protection
Act 1998 makes sure that anyone who has information about you only
uses or shares it when they are supposed to.
It applies to any information which can identify you (such as
your name and address) and covers both electronic and paper-based
information.
It also includes photographs and video footage which identifies
you.
Anyone holding your information must:
- tell you why they are collecting your information
- make sure your information is accurate and up-to-date
- get rid of it when they’ve finished using your information
- stop sending you junk mail if you ask them
- keep your information secure
You have the right to:
- be told what your personal information will be used for
- see what personal information other people or organisations
hold about you - all you have to do is write to them and ask
- ask for any information which is wrong about you to be
corrected
For more information you can either contact the Council's
Data Protection Officer or visit the Council's main
website to find out about requesting your personal information
under the
Data Protection Act