This section and related links provide information on access to information held by the Council. Personal data is covered by the Data Protection Act, environmental information is covered by the Enviromental Information Act, and the Freedom of Information Act covers other information held by the authority.
Use the quick links below to access popular services based on data protection and freedom of information. Use the links above for more specific information.
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Publication Scheme |
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 which came fully into force in January 2005, the council has available a Publication Scheme which gives details of all information that the council publishes or intends to publish; how the information is published; and whether the information is available free of charge or whether a charge is payable. |
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Information Commissioner's Office |
The information Commissioner's Office is the UK's independent authority set up to promote access to official information and to protect personal information. |
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The Data Protection Act |
Directgov website with information on The Data Protection Act and how it regulates your personal information, how it is used and how it protects you from misuse of your personal details.
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