“Personal data” is any information about a living individual which allows them to be identified from that data (for example a name, photographs, videos, email address, or address). Identification can be directly using the data itself or by combining it with other information which helps to identify a living individual.
The processing of personal data is governed by legislation relating to personal data which applies in the United Kingdom including the General Data Protection Regulation (the “GDPR) and other legislation relating to personal data and rights such as the Human Rights Act.
The council will comply with data protection law. This says that the personal data we hold about you must be:
The clerk to the parish council is the Data Controller appointed by the Parish Council and has the responsibility to administer the Parish Council’s day to day compliance with the Act. Overall responsibility to ensure the Data Protection Policy is understood and enforced remains with the Parish Council.
It is necessary for the Clerk to share information with the Councillors in order that they can address Parish Council Business. All Councillors must agree to comply with the Councillors Briefing, and will ensure no individual’s personal data obtained from the Parish Council, will be stored on their own electronic devices. Copies of publicly available reports and papers, may be held as required.
A full copy of our Data Protection Policy, Data Retention Policy and Privacy Policies are provided via the links below.
North Marston Parish Council is fully aligned to the principles of Transparency, as established by the Transparency Code for Smaller Authorities (2014).
We therefore publish:
Data protection policy: Download document
Data retention policy: Download document
Privacy notice for public: Download document
Privacy notice for councillors: Download document