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Digital Transformation

Council Service:	Digital Transformation
The reasons we use your data	Statutory requirements e.g. Local Government Transparency Code Service delivery Service improvement and planning Research inc. consultations To promote transparency Equality Monitoring
Why we are allowed to use your data	Legal obligation or public task under various UK laws including but not limited to: The Localism Act 2011 The Equality Act 2010 Consent – consultations
Who we can share your data with	Judicial Agencies e.g. Courts Police Contractors providing IT services Elected Members & MPs (as your representative) Funding Bodies
When computers make any decisions about you	Not applicable.
When your data gets sent to other countries	Not applicable.

Electoral Registration Service

Council Service:	Electoral Registration Service
The reasons we use your data	To maintain the electoral register To run elections To employ casual staff Equality Monitoring
Why we are allowed to use your data	Legal obligation or public task under various UK laws including but not limited to: The Local Government Act 1972, 2000 The Representation of the Peoples Act 1983 The Immigration Act 2016 The Equality Act 2010
Who we can share your data with	The electoral register is a public register and can be inspected by the public. The edited version of the electoral register can be sold to third parties. The Police and other crime enforcement agencies Elected Members and MPs (as your representative) Political Parties and candidates Contractors providing IT and Print services Credit Reference Agencies
When computers make any decisions about you	Not applicable.
When your data gets sent to other countries	Not applicable.

To verify your identity, the data you provide will be processed by the Individual Electoral Registration Digital Service managed by the Cabinet Office. As part of this process your data will be shared with the Department of Work and Pensions and the Cabinet Office suppliers that are data processors for the Individual Electoral Registration Digital Service.

You can find more information on the Register To Vote website.

Property Services

Council Service:	Property Services
The reasons we use your data	Service delivery Service improvement and planning Prevention and detection of crime Financial and property transactions Energy & Environment Management Research including consultations Equality Monitoring Dealing with an enquiry which relates to you or your property
Why we are allowed to use your data	Legal obligation or public task under various UK laws including but not limited to: The Localism Act 2011 The Equality Act 2010 Contract – for example, tenants, licensees, contractors, property transactions Consent – for example, consultations
Who we can share your data with	Police, judicial agencies and government departments and agencies Elected Members & MPs (as your representative) Funding Bodies Utilities companies and their contractors Contractors or consultants working for the Council, for example undertaking inspections or repairs
When computers make any decisions about you	Not applicable.
When your data gets sent to other countries	Not applicable.

Finance

Council Service:	Finance
The reasons we use your data	Statutory requirements e.g. reporting to Government Collection of council tax and business rates Service delivery Service improvement and planning Regulatory, licensing and enforcement functions Prevention and detection of crime inc. fraud Ordering of goods and services Payment for goods and services Payment of salaries, allowances and expenses Collection of charges made for services provided Collection of overpaid housing benefit or debt Insurance claims Financial & transactions Payroll transactions Collection of debt Research inc. consultations Traded services Equality Monitoring
Why we are allowed to use your data	Legal obligation or public task under various UK laws including but not limited to: The Local Government Finance Act 1988 (business rates) The Local Government Finance Act 1992 (council tax) The Localism Act 2011 The Equality Act 2010 Contract - traded services Consent – consultations
Who we can share your data with	Judicial Agencies e.g. Courts Police Health Agencies Education Providers Other Local Authorities Immigration Service Government Departments e.g. HMRC, DWP Private & investigators and contracted third party investigation companies and bailiffs Elected Members & MPs (as your representative) Contractors providing IT services Funding Bodies
When computers make any decisions about you	Not applicable.
When your data gets sent to other countries	Not applicable.

Housing

Council Service:	Housing
The reasons we use your data	Statutory requirements e.g. reporting to Government Service delivery Service improvement and planning Regulatory, licensing and enforcement functions Prevention and detection of crime Financial transactions Research inc. consultations Equality Monitoring
Why we are allowed to use your data	Legal obligation or public task under various UK laws including but not limited to: The Housing Acts 1985, 1988, 1996, 2002, 2004 The Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 The Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 Prevention of Social Housing Fraud Act 2013 The Localism Act 2011 The Protection from Eviction Act 1977 The Equality Act 2010 Consent – consultations
Who we can share your data with	Judicial Agencies e.g. Courts Police Health Agencies Education Providers Other Local Authorities Immigration Service Government Departments e.g. HMRC, DWP, DCLG Safeguarding Boards Contractors providing housing services (e.g. plumbing, electricians, gas operatives etc.) and IT services Elected Members & MPs (as your representative) Funding Bodies
When computers make any decisions about you	Not applicable.
When your data gets sent to other countries	Not applicable.

Human Resources (HR)

Council Service:	Human Resources (HR)
The reasons we use your data	To employ staff Statutory requirements e.g. reporting to Government Service delivery Service improvement and planning Regulatory, licensing and enforcement functions Prevention and detection of crime Financial transactions Research Traded services Promote Access To Work Equality Monitoring
Why we are allowed to use your data	Legal obligation or public task under various UK laws including but not limited to: The Employment Rights Act 1996 The National Minimum Wage Act, 1998 The Working Time Directive, 1999 The Employment Relations Act, 1999 Health and Safety at Work, etc. Act 1974 The Equality Act 2010 The Public Sector Equality Duty - Equality Act 2010 The Localism Act 2011 Contract (traded services)
Who we can share your data with	Judicial Agencies e.g. Courts Police Childrens Social Care Adults Social Care Probation Health Agencies inc. occupational health providers Education Providers Government Departments e.g. DWP, HRMC, Education, S4c Immigration Services Disclosure & Barring Service Regulatory Bodies Pension Providers Trade Unions Elected Members & MPs (as your representative) Commissioned partners e.g. staff benefit scheme Other businesses / organisation (references, market pay organisations) Employment Agencies Contractors providing IT services
When computers make any decisions about you	Not applicable.
When your data gets sent to other countries	Not applicable.

Information & Communications Technology (ICT)

Council Service:	Information & Communications Technology (ICT)
The reasons we use your data	To allocate hardware, software and mobile devices To manage staff IT accounts To manage threat analysis To archive records To undertake web analytics (including cookies) Equality Monitoring
Why we are allowed to use your data	Legal obligation or public task under various UK laws including but not limited to: The Localism Act 2011 The Equality Act 2010 Contract (staff data) Legitimate interest (web analytics) Consent (web analytics – cookies)
Who we can share your data with	Storage companies IT suppliers e.g. Microsoft. Google The Police and other crime enforcement agencies HMRC
When computers make any decisions about you	Not applicable
When your data gets sent to other countries	Not applicable

Legal Services

Council Service:	Legal Services
The reasons we use your data	To answer Freedom of Information & Data Protection requests and complaints. To monitor Regulation of Investigatory Powers (RIPA) authorisations. To provide a land charges service. To manage legal cases Equality Monitoring
Why we are allowed to use your data	Legal obligation under various UK laws including but not limited to: The Freedom of Information Act 2000 The Data Protection Act 1998 The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000, The Local Land Charges Act of 1975 and Rules of 1977 The Equality Act 2010; and The following areas of law / common law: Adult Social Care Childcare Employment Education Litigation Commercial Property Planning Highways Environmental Local Government Coronial Judicial Review
Who we can share your data with	National Regulators e.g. Information Commissioner’s Office, Investigatory Powers Commissioner. The Courts, judges, Crown Prosecution Service, Employment Tribunals Legal representatives of other parties Expert witnesses The Police and other crime enforcement agencies. Other public authorities e.g. schools, NHS, councils, government departments (HMRC, DWP, Immigration etc.). Land Registry Debt collectors Union representatives (with consent). Local archives office Elected Members & MPs (as your representative) Contractors providing IT services
When computers make any decisions about you	Not applicable
When your data gets sent to other countries	Not applicable

Community Services, Environmental Services, and Licensing

Council Service:	Community Services, Environmental Services, and Licensing
The reasons we use your data	Statutory requirements e.g. reporting to Government, waste management, burials Service delivery Service improvement and planning Regulatory, licensing and enforcement functions Prevention and detection of crime Financial transactions Research inc. consultations Equality Monitoring
Why we are allowed to use your data	Legal obligation or public task under various UK laws including but not limited to: The Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003 The Crime & Anti-social Behaviour Act Consumer Contracts Regulations The Environmental Protection Act 1990 The Environment Act 1995 The Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982 The Cremation Act 1902 Cremation (England & Wales) Regulations 2008 Local Authorities' Cemeteries Order 1977 Local Authorities (Amendment) Order 1986 The Licensing Act 2003 The Food Safety Act 1990 The Localism Act 2011 The Highways Act 1980 The Public Libraries and Museums Act 1964 The Refuse Disposal (Amenity) Act 1978 The Removal and Disposal of Vehicles Regulations 1986 The Cleaner Neighborhoods and Environment Act 2005 Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 The Equality Act 2010 Consent – consultations Contract – bulk waste collections, traded services
Who we can share your data with	Judicial Agencies e.g. Courts Police Youth Offending Services Voluntary Agency Partners Government Departments National Regulators and Agencies Other Local Authorities Fire & Rescue Services Third Party Contractors e.g. waste management companies, transport providers and contractors providing IT services Elected Members & MPs (as your representative) Funding Bodies
When computers make any decisions about you	Not applicable
When your data gets sent to other countries	Not applicable

Planning & Parking

Council Service:	Planning & Parking
The reasons we use your data	Statutory requirements e.g. reporting to Government, public registers Service delivery Service improvement and planning Regulatory, licensing and enforcement functions Prevention and detection of crime Financial transactions Research inc. consultations Communications and marketing Equality Monitoring
Why we are allowed to use your data	Legal obligation or public task under various UK laws including but not limited to: The Town & Country Planning Act 1990 The Planning Act 2008 The Housing & Planning Act 2016 The Planning (Listed Buildings & Conservation Areas) Act 1990 Traffic Management Act 2004 The Taking Control of Goods (Fees) Regulation 2014 The Localism Act 2011 The Highways Act 1980 The Traffic Management Act 2004 The Road Traffic Regulations Act 1984 The Local Transport Act 2008 The Environment Act 1995 The Environmental Protection Act 1990 The Bus Services Act 2017 The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 The Equality Act 2010 Consent – consultations
Who we can share your data with	Elected Members The General Public (via public registers) Contractors / partners providing services on our behalf Funding Bodies The Environment Agency LLEP
When computers make any decisions about you	Not applicable.
When your data gets sent to other countries	Not applicable.

Political Governance, Communications & Mayor’s Office

Council Service:	Political Governance & Mayor’s Office
The reasons we use your data	Statutory requirements e.g. reporting to Government Service delivery Service improvement and planning Regulatory, licensing and enforcement functions Prevention and detection of crime Financial transactions Research inc. consultations Emergency Management Communications and Marketing Equalities requirements Invitation to civic events Responding to requests from the public Access to Work Equality Monitoring
Why we are allowed to use your data	Legal obligation or public task under various UK laws including but not limited to: The Local Government Act 1972, 2000 The Localism Act 2011 The Civil Contingencies Act 2004 The Equality Act 2010 Consent for direct marketing, website cookies, consultations
Who we can share your data with	Judicial Agencies e.g. Courts Police Local Resilience Forum Elected Members & MPs (as your representative) Contractors providing IT services Other local councils e.g. for joint events Access to Work service providers
When computers make any decisions about you	Not applicable.
When your data gets sent to other countries	Not applicable.

Revenues & Benefits and Customer Support

Council Service:	Revenues & Benefits and Customer Support
The reasons we use your data	Statutory requirements e.g. reporting to Government Service delivery Service improvement and planning Regulatory and enforcement functions Prevention and detection of crime Financial transactions Debt recovery Payment of benefit and take up Research Equality Monitoring
Why we are allowed to use your data	Legal obligation under various UK laws including but not limited to: The Local Government Finance Act 1992 Local Government Finance Act 1988 Local Government Act 1972 Social Security Administration Act 1992 Social Security Contributions Act Housing Benefit Regulations 2006 Housing Benefit (Persons who have attained the qualifying age for state pension credit) Regulations 2006 The Localism Act 2011 The Equality Act 2010 The Local Government Finance Act 2012 Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 Fraud Act 2006 The Welfare Reform Act 2012 Customer Support Grant – Welfare provision
Who we can share your data with	Judicial Agencies e.g. Courts, Tribunals Police Education Providers Internal council departments (eg empty homes, environmental health) Other Local Authorities Immigration Service Government Departments e.g. HMRC, DWP, DCLG Contractors providing revenues and benefits services (e.g. off-site processing, personal budgeting support, emergency food provision etc.) and IT services Elected Members Enforcement agents External Auditors/Solicitors
When computers make any decisions about you	Not applicable
When your data gets sent to other countries	Not applicable

Tourism, Culture and Investment

Council Service:	Tourism, Leisure & Culture
The reasons we use your data	Statutory requirements e.g. reporting to Government Service delivery Service improvement and planning Prevention and detection of crime Financial transactions Research inc. consultations Communications and Marketing To engage with local businesses and offer services, support and advice To engage with job seekers and offer support and advice To promote economic regeneration To award grant funding Equality Monitoring
Why we are allowed to use your data	Legal obligation or public task under various UK laws including but not limited to: The Localism Act 2011 The Equality Act 2010 Contract (leisure centre use, ticket sales) Consent (direct marketing, consultation, job creation, business support)
Who we can share your data with	Judicial Agencies e.g. Courts Police Archives services Elected Members & MPs (as your representative) Contractors providing IT services Funding Bodies Other Councils Other third parties with consent
When computers make any decisions about you	Not applicable.
When your data gets sent to other countries	Box office provider datacentre physically located in Toronto, Canada. Contractual obligations for data storage and data processing

Last updated on 18-April-2019