Information management

Data matching

We are required by law to protect the public funds we administer. We may share information provided to us with other bodies responsible for auditing or administering public funds, in order to prevent and detect fraud

Data protection

The Data Protection Act 1998 is intended to protect the privacy of individuals and place obligations on organisations that process personal data

Freedom of information

The Freedom of Information Act 2000 is intended to promote a culture of openness and accountability by giving people the right to access information held by public authorities

Information management charter

This charter describes how we manage both personal and non-personal information, what you can expect from us, and what your rights are

Fees

Fees for requesting information under Freedom of Information, Data Protection or Environmental Information Regulations

Non-personal information

You can access all non-personal information held by us, under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and the council's Freedom of Information policy

Personal information

Personal data is information that relates to living individuals, including customers and council staff. It does not include information relating to dead people, groups or communities of people, organisations or businesses

Types of information

Promises made in our information management charter apply to information held in almost all formats