Data Protection padlockData Protection Act 1998 

 

The Data Protection Act (DPA) imposes stringent requirements that any organisation holding personal information must comply with. The legislation states that all processing undertaken must be:

 

  • fair and lawful
  • used only for a defined purpose
  • adequate, relevant, not excessive
  • accurate and up-to-date
  • deleted when no longer required
  • processed in accordance with the data subject's rights
  • kept secure
  • not transferred to other countries without adequate protection
 
The DPA places obligations on us as the data controller while giving rights to you as the data subject. You are entitled to see the information that we hold about you on receipt of a written request, providing that you give us sufficient information to enable us to locate it.
 
If no data is held, or the data falls into a category exempted from disclosure, you will be notified in writing of this.

In all cases we will respond within a statutory maximum limit of 40 calendar days of receiving your full request, either with the information required, or with an explanation of any delays.

You can download and complete the form attached below to request a copy of your personal information.
 
For further information please contact:
 
The Information Manager
Peterborough City Council
Town Hall
Bridge Street
Peterborough
PE1 1HG
 
Telephone: 01733 747474
Fax:  01733 452524

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This Act regulates the way in which investigations are carried out by public bodies.

 

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