Your information - access to personal Information and the Data Protection Act
Individuals have rights under the Data Protection Act 1998, to ask what personal information we hold about you, and subject to exemptions, we should supply that information within 40 calendar days. These are known as 'subject access requests'.
Under the Data Protection Act, 'personal data' is defined as certain types of data that relates to a living individual, that can be identified from the data or other information.
There is also a classification of 'sensitive personal data' that includes:
- Racial or ethnic belief
- Religious or other beliefs of a similar nature
- membership of a Trade Union
- Physical or mental health or condition
- Sexual life
- Offences (including alleged offences and the proceedings)
Some directorates hold more detailed information on case files where you may be receiving services from them.
Social care records
We may hold information about you if you have been using our social care services. See your information, your rights rights and how to access your records.
County Record Office and family records
Our County Records Office may hold past information about family members from a number of sources, see the main categories of information held.
General subject access requests
See our Information Request page and the Data Protection Request - Personal Information section.
How we use and share your information to provide services
'Personal data' includes information we hold to contact you and process the services you require. Our full privacy notice explains why we collect information and how we use it.
Our information sharing protocols have been agreed with partners to make sure your information is shared appropriately and securely. Please see our Information Sharing page for more information.
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